3 May Hari Raya Trivia

When is Hari Raya Aidil Fitri/ Hari Raya Puasa celebrated?

• After the month of Ramadam. Beginning of Syawal

• Every April

• First Saturday of the Muslim New Year

• Every May

Answer explanation

Ramadan is a period of sober repentance for Muslims, during which adherents of the faith worship, engage in acts of compassion and fast from dawn to dusk for approximately 30 days.

What is Selamat hari Raya in Arabic?

• Apa Khabar

• Eid Mubarak

• Innalilahi

• Assalamulaikum

Answer explanation

Eid Mubarak is an Arabic term that means “Blessed feast/festival'”. The term is used by Muslims all over the world.

What is the meaning of "Maaf Zahir Dan Batin"

• Good luck this year

• Forgive my mistakes

• Wishing you full of wealth and happiness

• Enjoy the food

Answer explanation

You may at times, catch them saying, 'maaf zahir dan batin' which literally means 'forgive me outwardly and inwardly'. It is done with the intention that both parties can forgive each other for their mistakes.

What is the meaning behind Hari raya Aidilfitri?

• The Festival of Light

• Forgive me for all my wrongdoings

• Sang Nila Utama's Birthday

• Celebration that marks the end of Ramadan

Answer explanation

It’s a time for forgiveness, as folks offer their apologies for wrongdoings committed in the past year. Family and friends also get together to strengthen their bonds and remember those who have passed on.

Which of the following fruit is commonly identified with Ramadan

• Fuji Apples

• Red Dates

• Dates

• Preserved Mangos

Answer explanation

Date was one of Prophet Muhammad's favourite and most desired food items. For this reason, many Muslims today consume dates not just during Ramadan but throughout the year, regarding the fruit as part of the blessed prophetic diet. Dates are high in sugar, fiber, minerals

Every year, the children especially love receiving _____?

• Red Packets

• Toys

• Duit Raya

• Sweets

Answer explanation

Duit Raya is also known as Green Packets.

The colour green was chosen for its association with the Islamic paradise. The idea of handing out green envelopes is based on the Islamic concept of zakat, where every Muslim is required to provide at least 2.5% of their wealth to the needy.

"Our malay friends might feel tired in the day during fasting month because they woke up early for ______?

Answer explanation

Muslims around the world fast from dawn to dusk by eating a pre-dawn meal or 'suhoor' and then fast until dusk and then break the fast with evening meal or 'iftar'