Hari Raya
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Malay:
Hari Raya
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noun
- Hari Raya Puasa, also known as Hari Raya Aidilfitri, the Muslim festival day marking the end of the fasting month of Ramadan. It is a public holiday in Singapore.
- Hari Raya Haji, also known as Hari Raya Aidiladha, the Muslim festival day celebrating the haj, as well as the story of Ibrahim and Ismail in the Quran. It is a public holiday in Singapore.
You'll see pockets of families rocking the traditional Malay outfits in the same colour again this Hari Raya. It’s a cultural tradition observed by families to symbolise unity.
— 2024 April 9, Cam Khalid. TimeOut, "Guide to Hari Raya Aidilfitri in Singapore". https://www.timeout.com/singapore/things-to-do/guide-to-hari-raya-aidilfitri-in-singapore
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usage notes
The term is used to refer to either of the two festivals.