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Hari Raya AidilfitriHari Raya Aidilfitri is also known as Hari Raya PuasaHari Raya Puasa. It literally means "Celebration Day of Fasting" a Malay term for the
Muslim Festival of Eid-ul-Fitr.
Hari Raya is also known as LebaranLebaran (usually among Indonesians). Muslims in Brunei, Malaysia and Singapore
celebrate Eid like other Muslims throughout the world.
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The main greeting used by Muslims in Malaysia and Singapore is ""Selamat Hari RayaSelamat Hari Raya"" which means “Happy Eid”.“Happy Eid”.
Another greeting commonly used is “maaf zahir dan batin”“maaf zahir dan batin”,, which means “I seek forgiveness (from you) physically and
spiritually”.
Hari Raya is a time to reconcile and renew relationships with others.
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PreparationPreparation
On the eve of Hari Raya, Muslims will recite the takbir, which is held in mosques and surau (smaller place of worship).
In some communities, there will be congregations reciting the takbir from house to house.
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In big cities and towns, shopping malls and commercial centres will hold big promotions and price discounts for festive shoppers as
people purchase clothes and supplies.
Decorations are hung in public areas and will be played in shopping complexes. The media, such as the television will host
various programs in conjunction with the celebrations.
CelebratingCelebratingUsually on the eve of the celebrations, family members, especially
mothers and housewives, will be busy preparing food, cakes, sweets, biscuits and various delicacies to be served on the day of Hari Raya.
Delicacies such as ketupatketupat or rice cake and a meat cuisine called rendangrendang are among the most famous cuisines that are served during
this day. Other family members will help in other chores such as decorating and cleaning up the house.
CelebratingCelebratingDays before Hari Raya, house compounds, particularly those in the countryside will be lit up with oil lamps known as pelitapelita or panjutpanjut. This display of oil lamps will reach its height on the 27th night of
Ramadan, called the night. 'Likur' literally meaning a figure between 20 and 30, hence 'tujuh likur' means twenty seven.
However, now, in cities like Singapore, houses are lit up with decorative lights instead known commonly by the Malays as
‘Lampu Lap Lip”‘Lampu Lap Lip”
CelebratingCelebrating
It is customary for Malays to wear traditional Malay costumes. The dress for men is called baju Melayu while the women's are known as and . Traditional textiles such as songket and batik are worn
favourably during this day.
Muslims will attend Eid Prayer in the morning and consecrate together harmoniously while taking the chance to meet and greet
each other. Once the prayer is done, it is also common for Muslims in Singapore to visit the grave of their loved ones.
CelebratingCelebrating
The rest of the day is spent visiting relatives or serving visitors. Hari Raya is a very joyous day for children for this is the day where
adults are extra generous. Children will be given token sums of money, also known as ‘Duit Raya’‘Duit Raya’ from their parents and elders.
QUIZ
1. Hari Raya Aidilfitri is also known as ____________________.
2. What is the common greeting used during Hari Raya?____________________.
3. What do Muslims recite on the eve of Hari Raya? They recite the _________________.
4. Name two most famous cuisines during Hari Raya._____________ and _____________.
5. Where do the Muslims go in the morning of Hari Raya?They will go to the ________________________.
6. Children will be waiting for ________________ from their parents and adults.
7. Hari Raya is a time to ____________________________________________.
8. The 27th night of Ramadhan is called ______________________________.
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