KUALA LUMPUR: The celebration of Hari Raya Aidilfitri, which will be observed tomorrow, is not only a sign of victory for Muslims who have fasted for a month but also a symbol of harmony among a multi-ethnic society and an opportunity to express gratitude to the Almighty, according to a reminder from the Malay Rulers.

In SELANGOR, the Sultan of Selangor Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah and Tengku Permaisuri of Selangor Tengku Permaisuri Norashikin hoped that Muslims in Malaysia would celebrate Aidilfitri in a lively, harmonious and united atmosphere.

"His Majesty also prayed that the culture of celebrating such festivals will strengthen the bonds of unity, where all Malaysians of various races continue to live with full tolerance and peace," the Sultan said in a post on the Selangor Royal Office Facebook page today.

In PAHANG, the Sultan of Pahang Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri'ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah and Tengku Ampuan Pahang Tunku Azizah Aminah Maimunah Iskandariah said that during Syawal, Muslims should be reminded about the meaning of patience, sacrifice and true love, as well as the opportunity to draw closer to Allah SWT and improve oneself.

Through a post on Facebook, the Sultan of Pahang and Tengku Ampuan Pahang said that both of them pray for the arrival of the month of Syawal to bring a thousand blessings, peace and prosperity to all.

Al-Sultan Abdullah and Tengku Azizah Aminah also conveyed their Aidilfitri greetings to all Muslims, especially in Pahang and Malaysia in general, as well as their Aidilfitri greetings from the royal family specifically to the people of Sabah and Sarawak.