Hari Raya Trivia - SMEP Berjarah Raya 2023

Why is Hari Raya celebrated?

• To celebrate the end of Ramadan

• To mark the beginning of Ramadan

• To take a break from fasting for a year

• To mark the end of Syawal

What is the "Ketupat" made from?

• Chicken and pandan leaves

• Rice and pandan leaves

• Beef and pandan leaves

• Rice and banana leaves

In Malaysia, who is the person announcing the date of Hari Raya Aidilfitri on television?

• The Agong

• The Keeper of the Royal Seal

• The Prime Miniter

• The Grand Mufti

What was the purpose of lighting the pelita back in the days?

• Scare away Pontianak and Pocong (Ghosts)

• Raya Party - Play with Firecrackers

• To attract spirits and angels

• Light up the house lah!

Traditionally, what happens shortly after sunrise on the morning of Hari Raya?

• Communal Eid Prayers are held

• Dates are eaten

• A goat is sacrificed

• Open House

What is it forbidden to do on Raya?

• Shave

• Fast

• Eat fermented fish

• Wearing black colour shirt

Which type of ketupat is often served during Hari Raya?

• Ketupat Bawang

• Ketupat Santan

• Ketupat Ubi

• Ketupat Raya

Answer explanation

Ketupat bawang refers to rice cooked in coconut leave casings. It is called ketupat bawang because of the round shape of the casing, which look like an onion (bawang).

When is the celebration of Hari Raya Puasa?

• Depends on when the Aogong says it is

• On the first day of the month of Syawal

• After the night of Lailatul Qadar

• On the 10th day of the month of Muharram

Answer explanation

Aidilfitri is a religious holiday celebrated by Muslims worldwide that marks the end of the month-long dawn-to-sunset fasting of Ramdan. It is the only day in the Islamic calendar when Muslims are not allowed to fast.

Which month is Ramadan in the islamic calender?

• Eight

• Tenth

• Seventh

• Ninth

Which of these are not a Hari Raya cookie, but is often served during Hari Raya?

• London Almond

• Mama Carrie

• Muruku

• Snow Almond Cookies