Introduction, History and OriginHari Raya Aidilfitri is the Malay term for Eid ul-Fitr. Hari Raya is also known as Lebaran. Muslims in Brunei, Malaysia and Singapore celebrate Eid like other Muslims throughout the world. The term “Hari Raya” literally means “Day of Celebration”...
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Legends and Significance
The festival of Eid, also known as Hari Raya Aidilfitri or Hari Raya Puasa which falls on the first day of Syawal, the 10th month of the Hijrah (Islamic) calendar. It is a celebratory occasion following by a month of fasting, which is known as Ramadan...
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Customs and PracticesIt is forbidden or haraam, for every Muslim individual to fast on the day of Eid-ul-Fitr. That is the reason why it is suggested to have small breakfast (as a mark of not being on the fast on that particular day) of any sweet dish, or preferably...
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Festival FoodsThe end of Ramadan, Hari Raya, signals the end of fasting and the beginning of Eid and Muslim New Year celebrations. In Malaysia, where Hindus, Buddhists, Christians and Muslims coexist peacefully, there are...
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