Hari Raya Celebration Quiz (Post-Activity)

Which class are you from?

(eg: P2 Daisy)

Hari Raya Puasa is also known as ...

• Hari Raya Haji

• Hari Raya Aidilfitri

Answer explanation

Hari Raya Haji is known as Hari Raya Aidiladha.

In Malay, puasa means fasting. Therefore, in Malay speaking countries, Hari Raya Aidilfitri is known as Hari Raya Puasa.

In Arabic, Aidilfitri means Festival of Breaking Fast.

Hari Raya Celebration marks the Muslims New Year.

• True

• False

Answer explanation

Hari Raya Aidilfitri falls on the 1st of Syawal, the 10th month of the Islamic calendar.

Hari Raya Aidilfitri is a celebration for the Malay community only.

• True

• False

Answer explanation

It is a celebration of all Muslims all over the world, of various races for having successfully fast for an entire month in Ramadhan.

There are Chinese, Indian, Korean, Japanese, Europeans and others races around the world who are Muslims. They come together to perform Eid Prayers.

Note that during this pandemic, the prayers are controlled with the safety measures in mosques or congregation.

Seeking for forgiveness is one of the most significant practice during Hari Raya.

• True

• False

Answer explanation

Muslims will seek forgiveness with one another to strengthen ties between family members, relatives and friends.

They renew relationships, making sure bondings and connections continue.

Muslims fast in the month of Ramadhan so as to learn to value and appreciate what we have and to empathise with the less fortunate.

• True

• False

Answer explanation

When Muslims fast, they cannot eat and drink from dusk to dawn. They experience the feelings of hunger and thirst. This allows them to have empathy for the poor and poverty who have little or no food to eat.

We can open our green packets immediately because we are happy and excited to receive them.

• True

• False

Answer explanation

It is impolite and disrespectful to open green packets just after receiving it.

We should not expect to collect a big amount, but to be thankful and appreciate even the smallest amount if we received it.

It is not 'a must' to collect green packets during Hari Raya. It is a cultural practice.

Which of these dishes are commonly served during first day of Hari Raya in Singapore?

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Answer explanation

Sushi and nasi lemak may be served during hari raya but it is not a common practice by majority.

Rendang, lontong and ketupat are common dishes that will be served on first day of Hari Raya Puasa in almost all homes.

Although they may be available throughout the year, Muslims in Singapore truly enjoy these dishes as Hari Raya dishes to be served to family and guests.