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Marhaban
20 Jul 2015 — Marhaban (Islamic caroling) group is still widely practiced in districts and remains an integral part of kampung culture in Batu Pahat, Johor especially in Kampung Parit Begelan. During the Syawal month, the groups make house visits reciting prayers and praises for Prophet Muhammad. Members of the group also recite doa or prayers of blessing for the well-being of occupants of the houses as well as gratitude for being able to complete the fasting month. A house visit normally takes place during the second day of hari raya and usually lasts until the evening and depend on the village population. This tradition has been around during the times of their great-grandfathers and grandfathers. The group will spend almost 10 to 15 minutes in each house and will try to visit as many houses as possible. This event is a good time to meet friends and relatives, and hopefully this tradition will continue on.
Children hit the 'kentong' hard with a wooden stick to announce to the villagers of Kampung Parit Begelan in Batu Pahat, Johor in the early morning to gather in front of the mosque during the second day of Aidilfitri. – The Malaysian Insider pic by Nazir Sufari. July 20, 2015.
A child looks outside of his house, waiting for the Marhaban group to come during the second day of Aidilfitri at Kampung Parit Begelan in Batu Pahat, Johor. – The Malaysian Insider pic by Nazir Sufari, July 20, 2015.
Using a motorcycle as their main vehicle, the Marhaban group starts visiting houses during the second day of Aidilfitri at Kampung Parit Begelan in Batu Pahat, Johor. – The Malaysian Insider pic by Nazir Sufari, July 20, 2015.
Marhaban group entering a house to recite doa and prayers of blessing for the well-being of the occupants of the house. – The Malaysian Insider pic by Nazir Sufari, July 20, 2015.
A boy watches the Marhaban group entering his house at Kampung Parit Begelan in Batu Pahat, Johor. – The Malaysian Insider pic by Nazir Sufari, July 20, 2015.
Members of Marhaban group stands to recite prayers and praises of blessing to Prophet Muhammad before tucking food provided by the host at Kampung Parit Begelan in Batu Pahat, Johor. – The Malaysian Insider pic by Nazir Sufari, July 20, 2015.
Some of the elders join in prayers recited by the Marhaban group at Kampung Parit Begelan in Batu Pahat, Johor. – The Malaysian Insider pic by Nazir Sufari, July 20, 2015.
Marhaban group enjoying the food that provided by the host during the second day of Aidilfitri at Kampung Parit Begelan in Batu Pahat, Johor. – The Malaysian Insider pic by Nazir Sufari, July 20, 2015.
Colourful Raya cookies are commonly found in houses participating in the Marhaban programme at Kampung Parit Begelan in Batu Pahat, Johor. – The Malaysian Insider pic by Nazir Sufari, July 20, 2015.
The host will give token money to the Marhaban group members though it is not necessary. – The Malaysian Insider pic by Nazir Sufari, July 20, 2015.
Marhaban group also visits the poor and needy in the village at Kampung Parit Begelan in Batu Pahat, Johor. – The Malaysian Insider pic by Nazir Sufari, July 20, 2015.
These Marhaban group comprise three generations of people from Kampung Parit Begelan in Batu Pahat, Johor. – The Malaysian Insider pic by Nazir Sufari, July 20, 2015.
Marhaban group members on their motorcycles to visit another house at Kampung Parit Begelan in Batu Pahat, Johor. – The Malaysian Insider pic by Nazir Sufari, July 20, 2015.
A motorcycle comes into a group photo session after they finished the Marhaban event at Kampung Parit Begelan in Batu Pahat, Johor. – The Malaysian Insider pic by Nazir Sufari, July 20, 2015.
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