Different Hari Raya Puasa Attires around the World

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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 Thobe 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 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 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 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 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  Chinese Dress 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  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  Kenya-men 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 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  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  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.

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Gurnika Talwar

Gurnika Talwar is FNP’s marketing and creative content writer and has been with the firm since 2020. She is based in Delhi, India and has been in this field for 2+ years.
She started her journey as a freshman but since then has created content on several mediums. With blogging on gift ideas, food, gardening tips and whatnot as her primary goal, she has also curated content for social media and brand films. As a storyteller, she creates original, genuine, and relatable content to connect with the mass. Besides work, you’ll find her chit-chatting about movies or making sarcastic jokes.