Johan's qeqah ceremony

OK. I was going through my file of pictures to gather material for a certain function I'm due to conduct soon when I found out that there's a whole section of events and travelling done in April 2012 which I've forgotten to commit at any of my blogspots. So here goes one.

This is our baby Muhammad Alauddin Johan. He was born 17th February 2012 while this picture was taken 21st April.

We were then getting him ready for a ceremony...

It is the qeqah function, a celebration for newborns optional in Islam.

The function was held at the house of my sister-in-law in Jelai, Negeri Sembilan.

This is a function where womenfolk take centre stage by reciting verses praising the holy Prophet Muhammad SAW.

Then the baby was taken around for his hair or whatever little of it to be shaved or cut off bit by bit.

For a better look view the video below...