ALOR SETAR: It was a grand affair at Wisma Darul Aman as the state celebrated Maal Hijrah today.

Sultan of Kedah Sultan Sallehuddin Sultan Badlishah urged Muslims to embrace the concepts of Maqasid Syariah (purposes or objectives of Syariah) and Rahmatan Lil ‘Alamin (blessings for the world and its contents) that is being promoted by the government.