Hari Raya

Malay:

Hari Raya

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noun

  1. 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.
  2. 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

  3. 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.

usage notes

The term is used to refer to either of the two festivals.


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