KUALA LUMPUR: His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim, King of Malaysia, and Her Majesty Raja Zarith Sofia, Queen of Malaysia today extended Aidiladha greetings to all Muslims in the country.
In a post on Sultan Ibrahim's official Facebook, Their Majesties expressed their hope that the sacrificial rites or qurban would be performed perfectly, be blessed, and be accepted by Allah.
"I also pray for the safety and successful pilgrimage of Malaysian haj pilgrims in the Holy Land, and that they be granted a 'mabrur' haj.
"Let us all also pray for the continued well-being of our beloved country," said His Majesty.
Muslim Malaysians will celebrate Aidiladha or the Hari Raya Haji tomorrow, which is equivalent to Zulhijah 10, 1445 Hijrah.
Aidiladha, which means the 'Feast of the Sacrifice' is one of the most important events in the Islamic calendar.
It honours the willingness of Prophet Ibrahim to sacrifice his son, Ismail, as an act of obedience to Allah's command and Allah's mercy in putting a ram in Ismail's place at the last moment, according to Islamic traditions.
Aidiladha also marks the end of the haj, the annual pilgrimage to Makkah, when millions of Muslims make the mandatory journey to the holy city in Saudi Arabia.
Muslims will sacrifice cows, goats, lambs, among other animals in remembrance of Prophet Ibrahim's devotion to Allah and, after that, distribute the meat to family and neighbours as well as the needy.
