The Hari Raya Puasa Festival of our Muslim Brothers

October 30, 2008 · Posted in Philippine Festivals · Comment 

The Hari Raya Puasa literally known as “Celebration Day of Fasting” is the Malay term for the Muslim Festival of Eid ul-Fitr. It is used to refer to Eid ul-Adha in the form of “Hari Raya Aidiladha”. The main greeting used by Muslims in Malaysia and Singapore is “Selamat Hari Raya” which means “Happy Eid” in Malay. Hari Raya Puasa is considered the most significant celebrations for Muslims. It marks the end of the fasting month of Ramadan (or Bulan Puasa” in Malay) and is a time of abstinence, contemplation, and worship for Muslims.
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