Nabila Razali welcomes fans to join her son's aqiqah ceremony
5 Jun - Nabila Razali is welcoming everybody to feast with her, as she and husband Nik Iruwan will be holding an aqiqah ceremony for their first born, Baby M.
Sharing the news on social media with a video, Nabila said that the event will be held in Nik's hometown in Kota Bharu, Kelantan on 7 June, in conjunction with the Eid Al-Adha.
"We didn't get to return to Kelantan on Eid Al-Fitr, so now we will go back. I want to invite all of you to Baby M's aqiqah on 7 June.
The event will be held at the Franky Corner in Kota Bharu from 3pm to 5pm.
"The whole family can't wait to see you in Kelantan, so please come!" she enthused.
Nabila, who tied the knot with the entrepreneur in 2023, gave birth to their first son in December 2024.
An aqiqah is an Islamic tradition, whereby parents of a newborn would sacrifice livestock and divide the meat between friends and relatives, as well as to community members in need to celebrate the birth and express their gratitude to Allah for the blessing.
(Photo Source: Nabila IG)
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