He began this festival after he migrated to Mecca. In the region, the Muslim religion was firmly established by the 15th century. Hari Raya Aidilfitri has been celebrated since that time. This is when this holiday fell during the same week as Chinese New Year. This resulted in two large celebrations during those years — one for the Chinese community and one for the Muslim community. As a result, the Malaysian portmanteau Kongsi Raya was developed.
For convenience, many Malaysians celebrate Kongsi Raya, when it occurs, instead of celebrating two distinct holidays at the same time. Hari Raya Aidilfitri is one of the most important holidays to be celebrated by Muslims in the region.
It is a time when many people, both Muslims, and non-Muslims, drive or fly home so they can spend the next couple of days with their family.
It is often a time when friends and family seek forgiveness from each other for their transgressions. Before they head out to visit relatives and friends and start feasting on good food, Malay families don new clothes in a same or similar colour theme to represent family spirit, with the women dressed in baju kurung — a loose-fitting full-length dress consisting of a skirt and blouse — and the men in baju melayu — a loose-fitting shirt with long sleeves, worn with long pants with a sampin , a three-quarter length cloth made of woven materials with traditional patterns.
Families also visit the graves of loved ones who have passed to pay their respects. Launched just a year ago, the B. Halal app lets you browse products in the marketplace — anything from food and beverages to fashion and beauty items. There are many small businesses that you can support on this platform. Halal show live on Facebook, happening every Saturday at 3pm. Time to do some shopping! This Facebook group allows sellers and buyers to meet and interact online.
What began as a Halal food directory has expanded to include an e-commerce site selling Halal products! Too tired to cook this Ramadan? Fret not, their platform also provides food delivery services for you to order in for both your sahur and iftar , where you can choose from a variety of halal restaurants to fulfill your cravings and save you some time and energy from cooking.
Read more about living in Singapore. During Ramadan, Muslims fast from dawn to sunset and perform religious duties, such as reading the Quran. Women who are menstruating can take a maximum of 10 days off. However, they must make up for each day taken off, at another time.
When breaking fast communally, individuals can take turns to undertake the necessary preparations for the majlis berbuka puasa gathering for the breaking of fast. In Geylang and Jalan Bussorah behind Masjid Sultan , streets would be brightly lit with a wide variety of Malay culinary specialties on sale for the breaking of fast.
Many Muslims also choose this time to pay an obligatory yearly amount of 2. In Islamic law, the zakat prescribes 2. It is a time of forgiveness within the Muslim community and a time for strengthening of bonds among relatives and friends.
New clothes, decorated houses and exchange of invitations between friends and relatives commemorate Hari Raya Puasa. On the morning of Hari Raya Puasa, to celebrate the end of the month-long fast, Muslims would visit the mosque and recite special prayers.
Other practices observed include asking forgiveness from elders and visiting relatives and friends. Although it is not required for Muslims to visit the cemetery during Hari Raya, many do so as a remembrance of those who have left them. On this day, Muslims have a lavish spread of food on their dining table.
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