fbpx
Connect with us

Social Stories

Kampung Baru Sri Gading Residents Set Up 2,021 Lamps To Create ‘Masjid Pelita’ For Raya

Published

pelita ft
Source: Lobak Merah

Follow us on Facebook, Youtube, Twitter, and Instagram for the latest stories and updates daily.

Yes, we know this Raya is not the same for many Malaysians but nevertheless, this should not ruin the festivities.

And we guess this is the mindset for the residents of Kampung Baru, Sri Gading as they chose to make the best of the situation.

Looking to lift the Raya spirits, these residents used 2,021 lamps to create a mosque illusion called Masjid Pelita (Mosque of Lamps) which illuminates at night and greets people at the entrance of the village.

pelita 1
Source: Lobak Merah

pelita 4
Source: Lobak Merah

According to Berita Harian, Kampung Baru Light Gate Project Coordinator, Mohd Azam Isnin, said the residents made initial preparations to rebuild the gate a month before Ramadan and the selection of 2,021 lamps this time is in conjunction with the year 2021.

“We did the process of rebuilding the lamp gate with a more attractive new design, a month before Ramadan.

Compared to last year, we have added 15 workers involving youths in the village to help complete the gate of the lamp,” he said.

pelita 3
Source: Lobak Merah

Mohd Azam explained that the use of pelita in the structure was to encourage residents to carry on with the use of kerosene oil lamps. This is so traditional culture can be kept alive by current and future generations.

All their hard work finally paid off in the end, as the structure garnered positive feedback from residents and attention online from netizens, as reported by BERNAMA.

pelita 2
Source: Lobak Merah

Azam hoped that it would bring joy to the local community in the days leading up to Hari Raya 2021. He hopes to encourage and cheer up communities in surrounding kampungs.

What are your thoughts on this story? Let us know in the comment section below!

 

Also Read: “I miss mum’s cooking” M’sian Bursts Into Tears After Receiving Raya Package From Parents

raya ft 3

Follow us on Facebook, Youtube, Twitter, and Instagram for the latest stories and updates daily.



Just In

eyeballft eyeballft
News33 minutes ago

Health Ministry Calls for Ban on Sales of Gummies on Shopping Platforms After Death of 10yo in Penang

Recently, the death of a 10-year-old in Penang who choked on an ‘eyeball’ gummy candy made headlines, with the public...

crocft crocft
News4 hours ago

Wildlife Dept to Use Duck Meat in an Attempt to Lure Viral Crocodile in River Near Mid Valley

Recently, news of a crocodile spotted in the river near Mid Valley went viral, with crowds seen gathering on the...

safetyft safetyft
News10 hours ago

Transport Minister: LRT Safety Review Underway After Death of Blind Man at Titiwangsa Station

Yesterday (Feb 23), a blind man was killed when he was run over by a LRT train after he fell on the...

ismailft ismailft
News1 day ago

BREAKING: Former PM Ismail Sabri Rushed to Hospital in Damansara After Being Found Unconscious

Former prime minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob, 65, was rushed to the hospital, early this morning, after he was...

collage 90 collage 90
News1 day ago

Suspect in Attempted Rape of Young Girl at Selangor Mosque Allegedly Has OKU Card, PDRM to Investigate

Just yesterday (February 21), an underage girl was grabbed away by a 19-year-old man from the female section of the...

lrtft lrtft
News1 day ago

Visually Impaired Man Dies After Falling Onto LRT Tracks & Being Hit by Train at Titiwangsa

Just this morning (Feb 22), a visually impaired man had passed away after he fell onto the railway tracks and...

collage 89 collage 89
News1 day ago

Foreign-Controlled Scam Syndicate Makes Up to RM150,000 Per Day by Operating from 17 Bungalows in KL

A surprise operation by the Malaysian Immigration Department has cracked down on a foreign-controlled scam syndicate that operated in 17...

collage 88 collage 88
News1 day ago

Viral Corn Vendor Who Used Racial Slur Against Indian Community Fined RM400, Indonesian Wife Sent to Jail

The viral corn seller who displayed a racial slur at his stall was fined RM400 by the Magistrate Court in...

Announcement

Latest Videos



TRENDING TODAY