Different Hari Raya Puasa Attires around the World
Did you know that on Eid, Prophet Muhammed was always seen wearing his best cloak?
While Ramadan is all about praying and self-reflection, Hari Raya Puasa is the complete opposite. This day is a joyous celebration wherein people binge on delicious treats, exchange lovely gifts and most importantly, adorn incredible outfits.
Men and women worldwide put on their best attires and share thoughtful Hari Raya greetings. Muslims from different parts of the world dress up in clothes based on their culture and religion. To know more about the different Hari Raya Puasa attires worldwide, take a look at the list given below.
Palestine
In Palestine, women are known to wear their traditional dress called the ‘Thobe’. It is decorated with small mirrors and has an intricate embroidery from a red thread.
Kosovo
Some children in Kosovo are dressed in traditional outfits with waistcoats and bow ties. The men prefer to keep it simple and casual with regular shirts and jeans.
Oman
The men in Oman are seen wearing a long white robe, also called dishadasha. The outfit is accentuated with a kumma (embroidered cap) or mussar (turban).
Malaysia
The Malaysian women exchange heartfelt Hari Raya greetings while wearing headscarves or hijab and long gowns in vibrant hues like pink and purple.
Australia
Australia is a country with no dress code for Eid because it is bustling with Muslims from diverse cultures. Thus, young boys and girls are allowed to dress as they please.
China
The Chinese women celebrate this auspicious day by greeting and giving luxurious Hari Raya hampers to one another. While doing this, they are often seen dressed in the typical hijab and cloak but with a few bright colours.
UAE
The men in the United Arab Emirates are famous for their traditional headgear and cloak, called keffiyeh and thobe. This attire is worn by men even on Eid and is unique only to the Arab countries.
Kenya
The Kenyan men and male children are usually seen wearing a historic headset and cloak called the Thobe. They typically prefer to match the colour of their headset with the Thobe.
Philippines
The women in the Philippines are seen adorning bright and colourful headscarves along with the usual long robes. They roam the streets exchanging lovely Hari Raya greetings with one and another.
Pakistan
Pakistani women are known to adorn their typical traditional salwar kameez outfit in a variety of colours. The salwar kameez is usually embellished with beautiful intricate detailing as designs or embroidery.
Singapore
It is a common sight for women in Singapore to dress up in traditional garb, also known as baju kurung. It is sometimes accompanied by a matching (headscarf) tudung. The outfits are often made of hand-dyed batik or silk with elaborate detailing and lively patterns on the collars of the baju.
Apart from enjoying delectable snacks and the street décor, Muslims worldwide give heart-warming Hari Raya greetings in superb style.