By Gurnika · 20 Apr 2021 · 3 min read
Hari Raya Aidilfitri, also known as Hari Raya Puasa and the festival of breaking the fast, falls on the first day of the 10th month of the Islamic calendar. This festival marks the end of a month-long committed fast and prayers with a high note of celebratory festivities. The word ‘Hari Raya’ means a big day of rejoicing, which is why the Muslim community all over the world observe this day with flamboyance and great joy.
Muslims observe this day by visiting the mosque, their parents and elders in the family. Later on, they meet other friends and family members where they eat scrumptious feasts that await them. So, how do people from different parts of the world mark this day in their ways? For that, let’s take a look at the diverse ways the Muslims from the following countries celebrate Hari Raya Aidilfitri.
People visit the streets of Geylang Serai to witness the colourful lighting and decorations. The annual bazaar is the one-stop for all snack and gift shopping in Singapore.
In Indonesia, Eid ul-Fitr is called Lebranan. On this day every Indonesian employee is given a salary bonus known as the Tunjangan Hari Raya (THR) to help them celebrate. It is very common in Indonesia for most people to travel to their hometowns and villages a few days before Eid.
The Philippian Muslims observe Hari Raya Puasa or Hari Raya Buka for three whole days. The country witnesses numerous activities like boat races, dancing and horse races as a means to mark the festival joyously.
The majority of Thai Muslims attend the special morning Hari Raya prayers at the Nakhon Yala Municipality’s Youth Centre Stadium in the Muang district of the Yala province in Thailand.
Most Muslims in China are provided with a legal one day or three day holiday. As part of a welfare program, the government supplies mutton, beef and lamb. Any devotees travel to Sayyid 'Ajjal's grave to pray and clean it.
The streets of Malaysia are adorned with ketupat leaves and vibrant fairy lights. Muslims step out in their best outfits as they visit the open houses for delicious meals.
After attending communal prayers and listening to Khutba (sermon), many Muslims mark this day by giving charity. They give Zakat al-Fitr which is giving food as a charity to the poor and needy.
The first day of Eid al-Fitr is spent in public gardens with all family members gathered around. It is tradition for the children to receive an Eidi, i.e. a small sum of money. The evening and night time is for people to get on the streets and celebrate the festival.
While everyone in Turkey puts on their best clothes, the children have to customarily visit each house in the neighbourhood to give happy Bayram wishes. In return, they are given candies, chocolates, sweets and money.
The Indian Muslims decorate their homes with beautiful lanterns, lights and banners. They don new outfits and visit homes to send greetings and eat delicious meals at the great Hari Raya Puasa festival.
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