By Gurnika · 17 Apr 2021 · 3 min read
Hari Raya Puasa, also known as the festival of breaking the fast and Eid al-Fitr is one of the most joyously celebrated festivals by the Muslim community. This festival falls on the first day of the 10th month of the Islamic calendar. Eid al-Fitr is considered holy because it marks the end of the month-long Ramadan fast.
13th May 2021 is the day, Muslims all over the world greet each other Selamat Hari Raya with a smile on their lips and cheer in their hearts. While the meaning of Hari Raya Puasa is the ‘day of celebration’, its purpose is to seek forgiveness from Allah and strengthen the bonds of love.
Since Hari Raya Puasa celebrations are already underway, let’s begin with the list of traditions like dishes and wishes followed in Singapore on this auspicious day.
Ketaput is one of the most famous dishes made in homes during this festival. The word ketaput means admitting one’s mistakes, which is why it is so popular. The dish is made of rice, boiled in a diamond-shaped pouch woven with palm leaves. Children make banners and paper cutting of this dish as a part of home decor.
Zakat is an Islamic finance word meaning every Muslim has to donate a part of their earrings to the needy. On festivals with grand Hari Raya Puasa celebrations, people happily donate money to the poor and seek blessings from Allah.
Lemang or commonly known as Bamboo rice is a special Hari Raya dish because different communities come together to make it to mark the cheerful celebration. It is made of a mixture of gluttonous rice, salt and coconut milk with hollow bamboo sticks lined with banana leaves.
Duit Raya meaning a token of money is a common tradition wherein money is given and received as a form of a gift. While duit is not a charity it is however based on it, where every Muslim gives a small portion of their money as a present. Today, this is practised by the elderly who give sums of money wrapped in envelopes to the young children.
Whichever household you walk into during the Hari Raya Puasa festival, you will find rendang on the table. This spicy dish is made from meat, chilli, coconut and spices that will satiate your taste buds. You can also eat this incredible dish alongside Ketaput or Lemang. However, each household's rendang will be different as there are numerous styles of cooking it.
Maaf Zahir Dan Batin loosely translated means, I seek forgiveness from you in body and spirit. It is a very common greeting said during the festival of Hari Raya Puasa. This beautiful greeting has more to it; it’s a sign for reconciliation and cultivation of old and new relationships between friends and family members.
Dodol is a must-have Hari Raya delicacy. While it looks pretty easy, the process of cooking is long and tiresome. Made from brown sugar, rice flour, Melaka and coconut milk, this sweet candy requires a few people to stir the watery dough for hours.
Hari Raya is a great festival and is commemorated with great enthusiasm and zest as a means to thank Allah and seek absolution from Allah. These traditions help make this wonderful festival merry.
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