Coming Together For Raya
By Yulz. Sunday, 14. October 2007, 09:15:13
Bandar Seri Begawan - Hari Raya is a joyous celebration for Muslims that signifies the end of a monthlong fasting period.
On the first day of Aidilfitri, Muslims will hold prayers at mosques throughout the country and visit cemeteries to pay their respects to departed family members and loved ones. Upon reaching home, family members will gather for breakfast. This is followed by the noble act of asking for forgiveness from each other for any wrongdoings in the past.
Over the next few weeks, Muslim celebrants will open their doors welcoming families and friends.
The 'open house' concept brings people together regardless of their religion, position or background. This is when people put aside their differences and come together as one.
Scrumptious food and delicacies are served to guests. Favourites include ketupat and lemang served with peanut sauce, rendang and satay. These delicacies are offered at almost all open houses during Hari Raya. Other favourites include serunding (fried grated coconut), nasi kunyit (yellow rice) and chicken in spicy gravy.
During this festive season, you are bound to be invited to someone's house to join in the celebration of joy, togetherness and happiness.
"Open house", after all, is a social event in which hospitality is extended to all. -- Courtesy of Borneo Bulletin
On the first day of Aidilfitri, Muslims will hold prayers at mosques throughout the country and visit cemeteries to pay their respects to departed family members and loved ones. Upon reaching home, family members will gather for breakfast. This is followed by the noble act of asking for forgiveness from each other for any wrongdoings in the past.
Over the next few weeks, Muslim celebrants will open their doors welcoming families and friends.
The 'open house' concept brings people together regardless of their religion, position or background. This is when people put aside their differences and come together as one.
Scrumptious food and delicacies are served to guests. Favourites include ketupat and lemang served with peanut sauce, rendang and satay. These delicacies are offered at almost all open houses during Hari Raya. Other favourites include serunding (fried grated coconut), nasi kunyit (yellow rice) and chicken in spicy gravy.
During this festive season, you are bound to be invited to someone's house to join in the celebration of joy, togetherness and happiness.
"Open house", after all, is a social event in which hospitality is extended to all. -- Courtesy of Borneo Bulletin
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