KUALA LUMPUR – Muslims will see a muted Hari Raya Aidiladha tomorrow, with balik kampung hopes dashed due to soaring Covid-19 cases.
With the Aidilfitri celebration in May sparking coronavirus clusters arising from people heading back to their hometowns, it is likely there will be no repeat of travel curbs being violated on a large scale this time around.
Nevertheless, preparations for Aidiladha are under way, even if they are not as lively as in pre-pandemic days.
The Vibes photographers AZIM RAHMAN, SADIQ ASYRAF and SYEDA IMRAN capture scenes in Banting, Petaling Jaya and Chow Kit Market in the lead-up to the celebration. – The Vibes, July 19, 2021
A woman selects cuts of beef at Chow Kit Market in preparation for Hari Raya Aidiladha. – SYEDA IMRAN/The Vibes pic, July 19, 2021
Fresh vegetables on sale at Chow Kit Market. – SYEDA IMRAN/The Vibes pic, July 19, 2021
A woman weaving ketupat casings for sale at Chow Kit Market. – SYEDA IMRAN/The Vibes pic, July 19, 2021
Lemang waiting to be snapped up in Kg Datuk Harun, Petaling Jaya. – SADIQ ASYRAF/The Vibes pic, July 19, 2021
A lemang seller prepares customers’ orders ahead of Aidiladha. – SADIQ ASYRAF/The Vibes pic, July 19, 2021
Customers buying lemang, rendang and other delicacies for tomorrow’s Aidiladha celebration. – SYEDA IMRAN/The Vibes pic, July 19, 2021
People patiently queuing up for lemang. – SYEDA IMRAN/The Vibes pic, July 19, 2021
No line is too long for those craving lemang and other traditional eats. – SYEDA IMRAN/The Vibes pic, July 19, 2021
Goats being prepared for the Aidiladha sacrificial ritual tomorrow. – SADIQ ASYRAF/The Vibes pic, July 19, 2021
Livestock being prepared for slaughter. – SADIQ ASYRAF/The Vibes pic, July 19, 2021
Goats in their barn in Kg Lombong. – SADIQ ASYRAF/The Vibes pic, July 19, 2021
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