The world of Tzu Chi Apr-Jun 2023 (Vol.146)

12 2023 • 06 By the Tzu Chi Documenting Team Translated by Lim Wen-Xin Photo by Ong Siew Geok Eid al-Fitr is an important festival for the Muslims, signifying the end of the fasting month of Ramadhan. Tzu Chi KL & Selangor held its inaugural Eid al-Fitr distribution event at KL Tzu-Chi Jing Si Hall to celebrate this joyous occasion with the Muslim care recipients. I t was a sunny morning. With festive songs playing in the background, Tzu Chi Commissioners dressed in cheongsam stood in two rows near the entrance to the Jing Si Hall foyer, welcoming the care recipients with warm smiles and applause. On April 30, 2023, Tzu Chi KL & Selangor held an Eid al-Fitr distribution event for Muslim care recipients at the KL Tzu-Chi Jing Si Hall. It was the first time such an event took place, and the volunteers put in sincere efforts to create a warm and unique celebration for the 25 families (totalling 99 people) in attendance. Under the guidance of volunteers, the care recipients first took a family portrait at the photo booth. The backdrop featured a traditional Malay stilt house, adorned with decorative ketupat (rice dumpling) lightings, bamboo lamps, lemang (rice in bamboo tubes), and other festive decorations. A joyful Saipol shared his excitement, “Our family has no budget for a family portrait. This is our very first one!” Turning receivers into givers The Eid al-Fitr celebration ceremony kicked off with a captivating performance by Sharing Love on Eid al-Fitr pecial Feature