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Hari Raya Puasa Here’s what you need to know about Hari Raya Puasa! 1) Eid al-Fitr is celebrated by Muslims all over the world on of the first day Syawal (the tenth month of the lunar Islamic calendar).

In , it is commonly referred to as Hari Raya Puasa. “Hari Raya” means Celebration Day in Malay while “puasa” translates to “fasting”. It is also known as Hari Raya Aidilfitri.

2) In Singapore, 15% of the population identify themselves as Muslim s and 13.4% of residents are Malay (in fact, about 99% of Malays in Singapore are Muslims).

3) Muslims fast for a month prior to Eid during Ramadan (the ninth month of the Islamic calendar) from dusk till dawn. Fasting is one of the five pillars of Islam, and it done for atonement and to express gratitude and empathy for the needy. Eid al-Fitr marks the end of Ramadan and it is a day of celebration.

4) In the 1960s, the first day of Hari Raya Puasa in Singapore was determined by moon sightings and announcement were made on the radio to declare if the new moon was sighted.

But as the years go by, authorities rely on astronomical calculations instead and the date for Hari Raya Puasa is known in advance every year.

5) The first day of Hari Raya Puasa, Muslims in Singapore flock to the mosque in the morning (usually the mosque closest to their home) to offer special Eid prayers to commemorate the festival.

6) This is followed by a day of visiting family and relatives for the rest of the day in beautiful traditional Malay baju kurung (traditional Malay costume for men and women) and kebayas (for the ladies). It is a popular practice for family units to be dressed in the same colour/hue as they go about their visitations.

7) At each home visit, visitors are treated to a spread of delicious Malay food such as: • Ketupat (diamond-shaped wrapped in woven palm leaves) • (pictured, cylinder- shaped wrapped in banana leaves) • (rice served with coconut-based with vegetables) • (spicy meat dish).

8) Children receive “duit raya” (which means festive money) in cute little colourful envelopes from adults after seeking forgiveness. It is considered an act of charity to give “duit raya” to kids and the elderly.

9) Besides feasting, Hari Raya Puasa in Singapore is also a time for forgiveness. Family members seek forgiveness and blessings from each other, starting with the young ones approaching the elderly.

10) Hari Raya Puasa is a public holiday for just one day but celebrations go on within the community throughout the entire month of Syawal. The first day of Hari Raya Puasa is usually focused on visiting immediate family, the subsequent weeks are centered around visiting distant relatives and friends.

Hari Raya Puasa Crossword Puzzle Fill in the words in the boxes.

ACROSS 2. Muslims will go here on first day of Hari Raya Puasa. 4. What do muslims do for a month before the celebration? 5. Hari Raya Puasa is also called Hari Raya ___ 7. A diamond-shaped rice dumpling wrapped in woven palm leaves 8. Hari Raya Puasa is celebrated for one ____. 10. What is the tenth month of the lunar Islamic calendar? 11. The main colour of our Hari Raya packets.

DOWN 1. Muslims seek for ___ during Hari Raya Puasa. 3. A Malay traditional costume. 6. What is done during Hari Raya Puasa? 9. Hari Raya Puasa is determined by the ____ sightings.

Answer Sheet

ACROSS 2. Muslims will go here on first day of Hari Raya Puasa. Mosques 4. What do muslims do for a month before the celebration? Fast 5. Hari Raya Puasa is also called Hari Raya Aidilfitri 7. A diamond-shaped rice dumpling wrapped in woven palm leaves Ketupat 8. Hari Raya Puasa is celebrated for one Month 10. What is the tenth month of the lunar Islamic calendar? Syawal 11. The main colour of our Hari Raya packets. Green

DOWN 1. Muslims seek for Forgiveness during Hari Raya Puasa. 3. A Malay traditional costume. Baju Kurung 6. What is done during Hari Raya Puasa? Visiting 9. Hari Raya Puasa is determined by the Moon sightings.

My Hari Raya Card Let’s make a card for your friends or a family member to wish them Selamat Hari Raya!

Things needed: • Color Paper • Coloring & Writing Materials • White Paper • Glue/Double Sided Tape • Scissors • Ribbon Steps 1) Cut your colour paper of different shades in long strips. 2) Weave your lighter coloured paper into 3 strips of the dark strips. 3) Paste the white paper onto the coloured paper that you’ve weaved. 4) Cut off the excess strips of paper. 5) Paste a ribbon inside the card. 6) And you’re done!

My Hari Raya Envelope Let’s make and decorate your own envelope for your friends or family members. You can put candies or insert a little note.

Guess the “” “Kuih-muih” means . Are you ready to guess some of the Malay traditional cakes? These cakes are usually served during Hari Raya Puasa.

1. Kuih Tart 2. Putri Salat 3. Kuih Lapis 4. Kole Kole 5. Makmur 6. Semperit Susu

A dual layer steamed cake with a base made The batter made of of glutinous rice palm sugar, green bean flavoured with rich flour, vanilla essence and a and coconut milk which pandan custard. is cooked over a stove.

A simple yet delicious A unique cookie that biscuit. It’s milky and is usually shaped into a nutty combination flower pattern with compliments each other ridged, serrated surface. perfectly.

The most common and This is a popular of famous snack of all. colourful layered soft They’re small, bite-size rice flour pudding. filled or topped with pineapple jam.