hari raya quiz

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  Why is Hari Raya celebrated?

• • To celebrate the end of Ramadan

• • To celebrate the birthday of our first president, Yusof Bin Ishak

• • To take a break from Ramadhan for a year.

• • To mark the beginning of Ramadan

Answer explanation

Hari Raya is celebrated to mark the end of Ramadan, which is a month of fasting and spiritual reflection for Muslims. It is a time of joy and gratitude for the successful completion of the fasting period and is an occasion for Muslims to come together with family and friends to celebrate and express their thanks to Allah. The celebration involves feasting, giving and receiving of gifts, visiting relatives and friends, and participating in special prayers and religious rituals.

During Hari Raya, relatives seek forgiveness from each other. But, who's the one seeking forgiveness?

• • Strangers forgive each other on the streets

• • The young ones forgive the elders

• • The elders forgive the young ones

• • All of the above.

Answer explanation

During Hari Raya, it is a tradition for relatives to seek forgiveness from each other. In this context, the correct answer suggests that the elders are the ones who forgive the young ones. This implies that the older generation takes on the role of offering forgiveness and letting go of any grievances or misunderstandings that may have occurred between them and the younger generation. This act of forgiveness helps to strengthen family bonds and promote harmony within the community during this festive season.

Which of these is NOT a headgear more commonly worn by Malay men during Hari Raya?

• Tengkolok

• Songkokk

• Serban

• Kopiah

Answer explanation

Tengkolok is a headgear made by folding a long songket. It is commonly worn by sultans during ceremony or by a groom at his wedding ceremony.

Which month is Ramadan in the Islamic calendar?

• Eighth

• Tenth

• Seventh

• Ninth

Which of these is something you're unlikely to wear for Hari Raya?

• Baju melayu and Songkok

• Jubah and tudung

• Kebaya and Selendang

• Baju kelawar

Answer explanation

Baju kelawar, or home kaftan, is something you may wear after the guests have left and you need to do the dishes, but it is not usually something you would wear for Hari Raya. (But if you do, no judgement - you do you!)

How many days do Muslim fast during Ramadan?

• 30 to 30 days

• 29 days

• 29 to 30 days

• 30 days

Answer explanation

Muslim lunar months last between 29 and 30 days, depending on the sighting of the new moon on the 29th night of each month. If a new moon is not visible, the month of Ramadan lasts 30 days and so Muslims will fast for 30 days that year.

What is the traditional Malay attire worn during Hari Raya?

• Baju kurung

• Sari

• Kimono

• Dirndl

What is the significance of ketupat during Hari Raya?

• It is a traditional Malay dessert

• It symbolizes unity and gratitude

• It is a form of currency

• It is used for decoration

What's Hari Haya Aidilfitri known as?

• Eid Al-adha

• Eid

• Eid al-fitr

• Eid Al-saghir

What marks the start of Hari Raya Aidilfitri?

• full moon

• no moon

• eclipse

• crescent