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Hari Raya Puasa marks the end of the fasting month of Ramadan for Muslims. Learn about the significance, traditions, greetings and etiquette of this joyous occasion in Singapore.
The Muslim community in Malaysia and all over the world celebrate Hari Raya Aidilfitri, or also known as Hari Raya Puasa, to conclude the Ramadan holy month of fasting. Hari Raya Aidilfitri is regarded as a merry celebration as it marks a person’s triumph and success on discipline and self-resistance which symbolizes refinement and rebirth.
The Meaning of Hari Raya. Hari Raya is a festival which means "Day of Celebration" in the Malay language. As Muslims come together to celebrate it manifests all the gratefulness they harbor for the blessings received during the holy month of Ramadan.
Hari Raya literally means ‘celebration day’, and Hari Raya Aidilfitri is the day that marks the end of Ramadan, the Islamic holy month of dawn-to-sunset fasting. Hari Raya Aidilfitri is considered one of the two most important celebrations for Muslims, the other being Hari Raya Haji – the festival of Abraham’s sacrifice.
Feb 19, 2018 · What is it? Also known as Hari Raya Puasa, Hari Raya Aidilfitri is the festival of Eid al-Fitri, celebrating victory over the fleshly body after a month-long period of abstinence (hence “puasa,” which translates into “fasting”).
In Malaysia, Singapore, and Brunei, Eid is more commonly known as Hari Raya Aidilfitri (Jawi: هاري راي عيدالفطري), Hari Raya Idul Fitri, Hari Raya Puasa, Hari Raya Fitrah or Hari Lebaran.
Celebrating Hari Raya in Malaysia. Hari Raya, also known as Eid al-Fitr, is a joyous celebration marking the end of Ramadan in Malaysia. Here’s a short guide on celebrating this festive occasion in Malaysia.
