Wondering what to do over the Hari Raya Haji weekend? Fret not – Mediacorp has specially produced a line-up of festive Malay-language programmes for audiences to enjoy during the holiday on Sunday .
The programmes will be simultaneously available on Mediacorp’s free-to-air channel Suria and the online platformWhat better way to celebrate the occasion than to soak in the atmosphere and contemplate on what it means to sacrifice and give to others?A children’s drama, Korban Si Ijat will follow the adventures of Ijat, an 11-year-old boy . Described as “a playful boy who brings joy to his grandparents’ bungalow house”, Ijat can often be seen running around and playing pranks.
Hosted by singer Aliff Aziz and actress Lydia Asyiqin, this year’s Hari Raya Haji variety programme seeks to cover as many bases as possible, with renditions of songs and stories that seek to capture the peaceful spirit of the holiday. Going back to the idea of sacrifice, the programme will also see local artistes and personalities share their stories about making sacrifices and getting through difficult times.
This two-hour telemovie will look at the themes of sacrifice as well as family ties while featuring a star-studded cast including veteran Malaysian actress Fauziah Nawi and actor Shah Iskandar, who’s marking his return to Singaporean screens after a prolific career in Malaysian television. The story centres on four orphaned siblings who return to their kampung for a three-day visit.