SIO Hari Raya Quiz

What does Hari Raya/Eid al-Fitr commemorate?

• Islamic New Year

• End of Ramadan

• Festival of the Sacrifice

• Prophet Muhammad's Birthday

How long do Hari Raya/Eid celebrations last?

• 1 month

• 15 days

In Singapore, when do adults give children/elderly green packets?

• When you get married

• When you start working

• When you turn 21

• When you move out of your parents' house

What is the literal translation of ‘Eid al-Fitr’?

• Festival of the Breaking of the Fast

• Festival of Victory

• Festival of Lights

• Festival of the Sacrifice

When does Hari Raya/Eid al-Fitr start?

• Every 13th June

• On 3rd Syawal, a month in the Islamic calendar

• When the new moon is first sighted in the month of Syawal

What is said when people seek forgiveness during Hari Raya/Eid?

• “Maaf lahir dan batin” (Seek your forgiveness for any physical and spiritual wrongdoing)

• “Maaf” (Sorry)

• “Maaf dulu dan sekarang” (Seek your forgiveness for the past and now)

• “Jangan marah” (Don’t be angry)

Is Hari Raya Aidilfitri/Eid al-Fitr the ‘Greater’ or ‘Lesser’ Eid?

• Lesser Eid

• Greater Eid

What is the tradition for Singaporean Malay/Muslim families’ dress when they go visiting for Hari Raya/Eid?

• Wear 'songkok' (hat) and 'tudung' (head covering)

• Dress in the same 'baju kurung' colors

• Wear modest, casual clothes