PRIME Minister Anwar Ibrahim today performed Aidiladha prayers with thousands of congregants at the Putra Mosque in Putrajaya.

Anwar, who was accompanied by his wife Dr Wan Azizah Wan Ismail was welcomed upon arrival at 8.19am by Department of Islamic Development Malaysia director-general Hakimah Mohd Yusof.

This is Anwar’s first Aidiladha prayer with the people of Putrajaya since he became prime minister in November last year.

Also present were Home Minister Saifuddin Nasution Ismail and Chief Secretary to the Government Mohd Zuki Ali.

Anwar also joined in the “takbir raya” ceremony with 20,000 congregants before performing Aidiladha prayers led by the Grand Imam of the Putra Mosque, Salahuddin Ghozali.

Salahuddin also delivered the Aidiladha sermon titled “Nilai Pengorbanan” (The Value of Sacrifice).

Anwar also took the opportunity to greet congregants after the sermon. – Bernama, June 29, 2023.