Hari Raya will be different but joy not diminished: President Halimah

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Sharing about how her own Hari Raya will be different without visits from her family including her grandchild, who usually visits on the first day, Madam Halimah wished all Muslims Selamat Hari Raya Aidilfitri and encouraged them to use technology to celebrate together.. Read more at straitstimes.com.

SINGAPORE - The Hari Raya Istana Open House is cancelled and family gatherings will not be allowed to take place in light of Covid-19 safe distancing measures, but this does not mean the joy of celebrations will be diminished, said President Halimah Yacob.

"I am glad that while we perform our responsibilities as Muslims in fasting and praying, we have also upheld our responsibilities as Singaporeans to ensure our families and communities are kept healthy and safe... While the Hari Raya Istana Open House is cancelled, Madam Halimah encouraged those who are missing the open house to visit the Istana virtually through the Straits Times interactive graphic.

 

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Thanks to CCB...this coming Hari Raya I will save lots of money...😂😂😂no visitors pls!

Lol so why I feel no joy?

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