Selamat Hari Raya
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Tomorrow is the end of Ramadan for our Muslim brothers and friends, do not forget to greet them "Selamat Hari Raya". But first, do you really know what Hari Raya means? This one is for all of us to have a little knowlegde about it. Just an informative text about Hari Raya. Most line where excerpt in Wikipedia. For more details just have more time to Google it!
Hari Raya Aidilfitri is considered one of the two most important celebrations for Muslims, the other being Hari Raya Haji – the festival of Abraham’s sacrifice, it is also the Festival of the Breaking of the Fast, a religious holiday celebrated by Muslims. Hari Raya which means ‘celebration day’, and Hari Raya Aidilfitri is the day that marks the end of Ramadan, the Islamic holy month of dawn-to-sunset fasting.
Hari Raya Aidilfitri sees families and friends seeking forgiveness from each other, visiting ancestors’ graves, saying prayers at the mosque and visiting relatives and friends to feast traditional delicacies like ketupat, rendang, satay, lemang and curry.The Ramadan period has communal aspects to it with many of the basic values of the Muslim community, such as empathy for the poor, charity, worship, steadfastness and patience being expressed more during this period.
Hari Raya Aidilfitri is a joyous celebration that involves happy feasting in homes everywhere where family members greet one another with Selamat Hari Raya.
