For most, the arrival of Syawal and Hari Raya Aidilfitri is a time to reconnect with family. At 8am, he will join his wife at the local mosque to perform the solat Hari Raya. At the Kuala Muda fire station in Kampung Permatang Rawa, Penaga, the festive mood is always balanced against the necessity of constant vigilance. For firefighters, Hari Raya is not a day off, but a day of heightened standby. He said that if the first day of Hari Raya falls on Friday, the extra holiday will be on Monday.

Source: The Star March 18, 2026 09:55 UTC