A glow of tradition: Malaysian village lights up 'pelita panjut' lamps for Hari Raya
Several countries in the Middle East — including Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain, Qatar and Kuwait — are marking the end of the holy Muslim month of Ramadan today. Others, such as Singapore, Indonesia and Malaysia, will begin festivities tomorrow. In Malaysia's northern state of Perak, the community in Kampung Pasir Puteh is keeping a generations-old craft alive while turning their homes into a glowing celebration of heritage. Afifah Ariffin reports.
Several countries in the Middle East — including Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain, Qatar and Kuwait — are marking the end of the holy Muslim month of Ramadan today. Others, such as Singapore, Indonesia and Malaysia, will begin festivities tomorrow. In Malaysia's northern state of Perak, the community in Kampung Pasir Puteh is keeping a generations-old craft alive while turning their homes into a glowing celebration of heritage. Afifah Ariffin reports.