Hari Raya Puasa is a very crucial affair celebrated by all Muslims over the global. The words ‘ Hari Raya ’ intend ‘day of celebration. ‘ Hari Raya Puasa is much mistaken to be the Muslim New Year but it is not. It marks the end of the month of Ramadan.

Ramadan

Ramadan is the name of the one month fasting time period when Muslims fast daily for a period of about 12 hours from dawn till sunset. During the time period of fast, apart from feed and drinking Muslims are besides forbid from smoking and having intimate relations .
The nauseated are excused from fasting during this calendar month. Muslims are besides expected to avoid lying or cheating during Ramadan. The principal reason for the fast during Ramadan is to remind Muslims of self-control and submitting to Allah, the holy one. even young kids are taught to fast when they are young.

Preparations for the Festival of the Breaking of the Fast

In a country such as Singapore where there is a big issue of Muslims, Hari Raya preparations are visible from about one calendar month before the festival. Geylang Serai, the position where Muslims traditionally gather, is filled with large crowd during Ramadan. Bazaars are set up selling diverse gay items for Muslims.

At night the place is lit up with glittering lights. Most of the Muslims go here to buy the food to bring home to eat when they are allowed to break the fast.

Celebrations

During Ramadan. Women start to sew beautiful curtains and buy raw clothes for the family. Some families besides do renovation so that their family will look good when any guests visit it during the festival. After fulfilling their one-month of fast, the Muslims are joyful to celebrate Hari Raya Puasa. On the morning of the festival, the Muslims wear their fresh clothes and go to the mosque to pray. They offer their thanks to God and after that they would ask for forgiveness from their elders .
They feel that asking forgiveness from their elders is an authoritative ritual. On the day, they besides visit their relatives and friends to celebrate the felicitous occasion. If you visit Muslims ‘ homes on Hari Raya Puasa you can expect to taste a wide variety of delightful piquant dishes. Some favorite dishes that can be found in Muslims homes on this special occasion are ketupat, lontong, nasi padang and beef rendang. The Muslims besides have the habit of giving packets of money to kids when they go visiting. The packets are normally in k coloring material and children often look forward to getting these money tokens on Hari Raya Puasa .