Wed Jun 24 2015
The bubur lambuk has to be stirred constantly to avoid it from being burnt. Volunteers will also continue to cook the porridge throughout the holy month of Ramadan but in smaller quantities as the month ends. - Astro AWANI/Shahir Omar
Volunteers prepare the bubur lambuk to be distribute for free at Masjid India. Bubur lambuk is a fragrant, creamy rice porridge slow-cooked with other ingredients such as beef and traditionally served at mosques during Ramadan. - Astro AWANI/Shahir Omar
City dwellers wait patiently as a volunteer prepares the bubur lambuk at Masjid India in Kuala Lumpur. - Astro AWANI/Shahir Omar
A volunteer is seen arranging bowls and cups in preparation of the breaking of fast at Masjid India in Kuala Lumpur. - Astro AWANI/Shahir Omar
The 'bubur lambuk' or savoury porridge distributed at Masjid India in Kuala Lumpur usually consists of vegetables only. It is yellowish in colour due to the turmeric powder added to it. - Astro AWANI/Shahir Omar
A huge crowd waits patiently in line for their turn to receive the famous 'bubur lambuk' that is traditionally given out to Muslims every year during the holy month of Ramadan. - Astro AWANI/Shahir Omar
A volunteer helps to prepare local delicacy or 'bubur lambuk' at Masjid India in Kuala Lumpur on the first day of Ramadan. Preparing and distributing the savoury porridge is a tradition among Malaysians during this holy month. - Astro AWANI/Shahir Omar
The savoury rice porridge is known as 'bubur lambuk' in Malay. The contents of the porridge vary depending on funds and allocations made available at respective mosques. - Astro AWANI/Shahir Omar
City dwellers queue for the 'bubur lambuk' at Masjid India in Kuala Lumpur as early as 4pm. Every Ramadan volunteers make and distribute the savoury dish for free. - Astro AWANI/Shahir Omar
A volunteer distributing the traditional favourite local dish for the breaking of fast during Ramadan in plastic containers at Masjid India in Kuala Lumpur. - Astro AWANI/Shahir Omar
