{"id":15484,"date":"2022-04-20T16:22:13","date_gmt":"2022-04-20T10:52:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.fnp.sg\/blog\/?p=15484"},"modified":"2023-01-09T16:06:47","modified_gmt":"2023-01-09T10:36:47","slug":"what-are-some-of-the-common-practices-of-hari-raya-puasa","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.fnp.sg\/blog\/what-are-some-of-the-common-practices-of-hari-raya-puasa","title":{"rendered":"What are some of the Common Practices of Hari Raya Puasa"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_81 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fnp.sg\/blog\/what-are-some-of-the-common-practices-of-hari-raya-puasa\/#Praying_at_the_Mosque\" >Praying at the Mosque<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fnp.sg\/blog\/what-are-some-of-the-common-practices-of-hari-raya-puasa\/#Performing_the_Zakat\" >Performing the Zakat<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fnp.sg\/blog\/what-are-some-of-the-common-practices-of-hari-raya-puasa\/#Visiting_Family_and_Friends\" >Visiting Family and Friends<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fnp.sg\/blog\/what-are-some-of-the-common-practices-of-hari-raya-puasa\/#Gift_Exchanging\" >Gift Exchanging\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fnp.sg\/blog\/what-are-some-of-the-common-practices-of-hari-raya-puasa\/#Asking_for_Forgiveness\" >Asking for Forgiveness<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fnp.sg\/blog\/what-are-some-of-the-common-practices-of-hari-raya-puasa\/#Giving_Green_Packets\" >Giving Green Packets<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fnp.sg\/blog\/what-are-some-of-the-common-practices-of-hari-raya-puasa\/#Grand_Feasts\" >Grand Feasts\u00a0<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p>Hari Raya Puasa, also known as Aidilfitri, lesser Eid and the festival of forgiveness, has way too many names but one essence. While different parts of the world call it by different names, its customs and practices are still the same.<\/p>\n<p>Let us take a look at some of the common practices of Hari Raya Puasa that hold great significance in the Muslim community. Following these Hari Raya Aidilfitri celebrations religiously leads to a harmonious, successful, and peaceful year.<\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Praying_at_the_Mosque\"><\/span><strong>Praying at the Mosque<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-15486 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.fnp.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Praying-at-the-Mosque.jpg\" alt=\"Praying at the Mosque\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.fnp.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Praying-at-the-Mosque.jpg 800w, https:\/\/blog.fnp.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Praying-at-the-Mosque-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.fnp.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Praying-at-the-Mosque-768x513.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The festival of forgiveness begins with a morning prayer to Allah. First, the Takbir is recited repeatedly to seek blessings from the almighty. Then, the imam leads the Aidilfitri prayers with the congregants facing the direction of Ka&#8217;abah in Mecca.<\/p>\n<p>As the worshippers pray, they reflect on themselves during the past Holy month of Ramadan and seek to become better versions of their mental, physical and spiritual capacities.<\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Performing_the_Zakat\"><\/span><strong>Performing the Zakat<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-15487 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.fnp.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/zakat.jpg\" alt=\"zakat\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.fnp.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/zakat.jpg 800w, https:\/\/blog.fnp.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/zakat-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.fnp.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/zakat-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fnp.sg\/article\/how-is-hari-raya-celebrated\">Hari Raya Aidilfitri celebrations<\/a> can not begin without the purest of the acts being performed first. Zakat, loosely translated &#8216;to cleanse&#8217; is an act of giving the poor and underprivileged food, clothes, and shelter. It is an obligatory practice and one of the five pillars of Islam performed at the end of the holy month of Ramadan.<\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Visiting_Family_and_Friends\"><\/span><strong>Visiting Family and Friends<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/media.istockphoto.com\/photos\/muslim-family-hug-in-eid-mubarak-celebration-picture-id1150071643?b=1&amp;k=20&amp;m=1150071643&amp;s=612x612&amp;w=0&amp;h=ZKK40KqqAU-9fz1TTkvyF023w9Vk68mKwHDbNBnmJ-s=\" alt=\"Muslim family hug in eid mubarak celebration - image\" width=\"808\" height=\"538\" \/><\/p>\n<p>How can you continue with Hari Raya Aidilfitri celebrations without meeting your loved ones? The visitations begin with the eldest members of the family, the second eldest, and so on. The first three days are usually reserved for meeting and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fnp.sg\/quotes\/hari-raya\">greeting family members<\/a> and close friends. If you are a non-muslim friend, you must be patient for your friends will invite you over after they meet their relatives.<\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Gift_Exchanging\"><\/span><strong>Gift Exchanging\u00a0<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/media.istockphoto.com\/photos\/hands-giving-gift-closeup-picture-id871610664?k=20&amp;m=871610664&amp;s=612x612&amp;w=0&amp;h=_c05JTnGp5ziXNKS0QbQ3bDkvbXcxQVk2JS_bM4Wckc=\" alt=\"26,321 Gift Exchange Stock Photos, Pictures &amp; Royalty-Free Images - iStock\" width=\"806\" height=\"537\" \/><\/p>\n<p>During the meetings of friends and relatives, the act of gift-giving takes place. While it is not customary to bring gifts, it is considered sweet and respectful. However, you must wisely choose your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fnp.sg\/gifts\/hari-raya\">gift for Hari Raya visiting<\/a>. Anything alcoholic or non-halal should be avoided at all costs.<\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Asking_for_Forgiveness\"><\/span><strong>Asking for Forgiveness<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-15489 \" src=\"https:\/\/blog.fnp.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Asking-for-Forgiveness.jpg\" alt=\"Asking for Forgiveness\" width=\"786\" height=\"524\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.fnp.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Asking-for-Forgiveness.jpg 509w, https:\/\/blog.fnp.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Asking-for-Forgiveness-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 786px) 100vw, 786px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>It is called the festival of forgiveness for a reason! The reason is that the month-long fasting and praying help people see their good and bad traits. So, at the end of the holy month of Ramadan, the younger generation seeks forgiveness from their elders for wronging them knowing and unknowingly.<\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Giving_Green_Packets\"><\/span><strong>Giving Green Packets<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-15490 \" src=\"https:\/\/blog.fnp.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Giving-Green-Packets.png\" alt=\"Giving Green Packets\" width=\"788\" height=\"526\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.fnp.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Giving-Green-Packets.png 1000w, https:\/\/blog.fnp.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Giving-Green-Packets-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/blog.fnp.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Giving-Green-Packets-768x512.png 768w, https:\/\/blog.fnp.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Giving-Green-Packets-810x540.png 810w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 788px) 100vw, 788px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Hari Raya Aidilfitri celebrations would be incomplete without a green packet. This green packet with money is what every child secretly waits for during the holy month of Ramadan. The packets are gifted by the working adults and elders to the youngsters.<\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Grand_Feasts\"><\/span><strong>Grand Feasts\u00a0<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/firstclasse.com.my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Rebana-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"Celebrate Ramadan at home with these festive Raya delivery sets\" width=\"812\" height=\"541\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Last but not the least, one of the greatest things about the festival of forgiveness is indulging your taste buds as a reward for the arduous fast. With home-cooked traditional foods and desserts, people take rounds at their family and friends&#8217; houses and take part in their feasts and offer their own.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Hari Raya Puasa, also known as Aidilfitri, lesser Eid and the festival of forgiveness, has way too many names but one essence. While different parts of the world call it by different names, its customs and practices are still the same. 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