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Anwar takes time to read creative Raya cards from students ahead

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Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has expressed deep appreciation for the heartfelt and artistic greeting card designs sent by Malaysian children in preparation for Hari Raya Aidilfitri, which is celebrated on March 21 this year following a full moon sighting earlier today (March 9). In an emotional video shared via his official Facebook page at noon yesterday afternoon, Anwar highlighted how he took time to personally review the unique creations from various schools.

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    Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim took time to read creative Hari Raya Aidilfitri greeting cards sent by students and Malaysians.
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    The Prime Minister expressed deep appreciation for the heartfelt nature of these handmade greetings in a video shared on his official Facebook page today, March 20. The PM was visibly moved ('truly touched'/'terharu') while reviewing drawings from various schools ahead of Aidilfitri tomorrow.
March 20, 17:09 Anwar luang masa baca kad Raya dikirim pelajar
Anwar luang masa baca kad raya dikirim pelajar
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Lights, drawings and handmade touches: Anwar ‘truly touched’, thanks students for creative Aidilfitri cards (VIDEO)

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim expressed gratitude for the creative Hari Raya greeting cards sent to him by students and Malaysians, noting that even simple paper messages carried deep meaning. In a video message released today on his official Facebook page, he also reminded children of traditional customs such as kissing parents' hands during Aidilfitri morning greetings.

PM luang masa baca kad Aidilfitri kreatif kiriman pelajar
PM Anwar touched by students’ creative Aidilfitri cards

Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim expressed deep appreciation in a video message after receiving creative Hari Raya cards from Malaysian students, including those with drawings or lights as well as simple paper submissions sent via post. He thanked both the children and postal workers while advising them to continue greeting elders by kissing their parents' hands on Aidilfitri morning for forgiveness and prayers of wellbeing.