To welcome the arrival of the month of Syawal St. George's School held a joyous Hari Raya Celebration on Saturday 17 August 2013.
The celebration started with a 'Takbir Hari Raya Aidilfitri and Doa' recited by Ustaz Mohd Hafizzuddin bin Awg Masri and Cg. Mohidin bin Hj Momin.
In his welcoming speech, the St.George's School Principal, Mr Janidi Jingan spoke on the significance of the celebration, which is, a victory to the Muslims after a month of fasting. In his speech the principal also informed that the celebration is an annual event to foster closer ties amongst teachers, parents and students.
It has always been the school's stance that any major festival or celebration of a particular ethnic group in the school be celebrated in the spirit of togetherness.
The occasion was graced by His Excellency, the Right Reverand Bishop Cornelius Sim, Mr Anthony Liew ,the Chairman of the School Board of Governors and spouse, other members of the School Board of Governors, Education Officer from Private Section of MOE, Hjh Nooradinawati bte Hj Zakaria and invited guests. Also in attendance were the Deputy Principal Mr.N.M.Mubarak, teachers, parents and students.
Parents, guardians and students participated in the joyous occasion by donating a wide array of delicious festive food, cakes and drinks. Teachers, parents and students, dressed in their finest Hari Raya costumes, took part in singing festive songs while enjoying their scrumptious meals. There were also prizes for the best dressed students and the best dressed teachers in traditional Hari Raya attire. With festive Raya songs in the air, the celebration gave everyone, parents included, a chance to mingle with and to greet each other in the spirit of Hari Raya.
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