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Sultan Ibrahim keeps Raya card tradition alive
While many convey their Aidilfitri greetings via WhatsApp or social media, His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim, King of Malaysia continues the tradition of sending physical greeting cards.
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According to a post on His Majesty's official Facebook page, Sultan Ibrahim signed 200 Raya greeting cards yesterday. "His Majesty enjoys sending Raya greeting cards traditionally as it strengthens the bond between the palace and the people, regardless of religion and ethnicity.
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"(Physical) greeting cards are not only unique and special but also very classic," according to the post.
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The Facebook page also posted photos of the King breaking fast with the police personnel at the police training centre here yesterday.
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Also present was Her Majesty Raja Zarith Sofiah, Queen of Malaysia.
JBQR HARI RAYA EDITION
DAULAT TUANKU
Mee Bandung Johor
Mee Bandung Johor is a very popular dish in Johor, especially in Muar. A trip to Johor is incomplete if one does not try its Bandung 'Muor'. The taste of Mee Bandung Johor is very rich in the essence of the seafood ingredients that awaken one's tastebuds. The taste and aroma of the shrimp in the gravy is very strong. And the gravy is certainly very thick and viscous.
Coordination of prayer time for Hari Raya Aidilfitri Prayer
With reference to the letter attached,
With the greatest of pleasure, the State of Johor announces that the official timing of the Solat Sunat Aidilfitri will take place at 8:30 A.M., on 1 Syawal 1445 H.
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Find a mosque nearby you, enjoy your Aidilfitri prayer with a twist of Johor delight.
AIDILFITRI PRAYER TIME
JOHOR'S RAYA FEAST
Laksa Johor
Johor is not left behind to have its own laksa recipe. At one glance at laksa Johor, it is like most laksa in other states but there is a twist that makes it different from others. Unlike other laksa, the noodles used are usually not from the laksa noodle material made from rice flour, but the noodles used are from the spaghetti type.
Nasi Ambeng Johor
Nasi Ambang, on the other hand, is a white rice that is eaten in a tray along with a variety of side dishes. Apart from being available at eateries in Johor, ambeng rice is often also served every Yasin or tahlil recitation ceremony. If at the eatery, it is usually packed in banana leaves or eaten in a plate as usual. The side dishes are varied and must be present in the rice threshold of dried fish, coconut, ulaman and sambal.
Botok-botok Johor
Botok-botok is a food synonymous with Javanese food which is quite famous in Johor. It is a fish fillet wrapped in banana leaves. To enhance its taste and aroma, the production of these botoks uses at least 7 specific types of side dishes and spices. Among them are kesum leaves, kingulam and saffron pudding leaves. Most often, tenggi or inflatable fish will be used to make these botoks.
Telur Pindang Johor
A delicacy consisting of boiled egg with a mixture of herbs that turn the egg black.
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When boiled, the aroma of the herb is strong. The pindang egg is one of the obligatory foods especially when there are occasions such as weddings in Johor.