Hari Raya Aidiladha

Malay:

Hari Raya

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Aidiladha

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definitions

noun

  1. 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.
  2. On this morning, festivities beign with a prayer service held in an open place, which is generally well-attended. Hari Raya Aidilahda is a time of sacrifice, ...

    — 2018 October 10, Asiapac Editorial. Gateway to Malay Culture. Asiapac Books Pte Ltd. ISBN: 9789812299062. p.67


usage notes

May be referred to as simply Hari Raya, which can also be used to refer to any number of other Muslim festivals, most often Hari Raya Puasa.


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