Sarawak go-head for Muslim wedding kenduri and engagement parties

 

However, marriage solemnisation ceremonies are only allowed at selected mosques or suraus. (Bernama pic)

KUCHING: Muslims in Sarawak are allowed to hold wedding feasts, engagement parties, tahlil and thanksgiving ceremonies from today.

However, the Sarawak Islamic Religious Department (Jais) said marriage solemnisation ceremonies are only allowed at selected mosques or suraus.

In a statement, it also said lectures and meetings as well as childcare centres and kindergartens situated in mosques and suraus are allowed to operate during the recovery movement control order period.

Funeral rites in mosques and suraus for those who died not due to Covid-19 as certified by hospital authorities are also allowed, with the presence of not more than 20 close relatives.

It reiterated that all events and activities must adhere to the rules set by the Sarawak Disaster Management Committee. - FMT