Many will go shopping for food and clothes in preparation for the celebration.
The 'Raya' celebration begins after sunset on the 29th day of Ramadan when Muslims break their daily fast. If the crescent appears, the next day is declared Hari Raya Aidilfitri. In Singapore the date is fixed according to calculations of the calender. The day begins with Muslims praying in mosques early in the morning followed by visits to the graveyards of loved ones.
In Malaysia and Singapore, many Muslims hold ‘open houses’ for relatives and friends of all races. Muslim homes are often brightly lit with lamps and lights during this celebration. Muslims prepare a variety of cakes and food such as ketupat (rice cakes) and rendang (a dry curry) during this festival.
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