Azlan Othman
Hari Raya Aidilfitri is an important holiday, celebrated with great joy and enthusiasm, especially for children. Danial Nor, 14, said on that on Hari Raya eve “we decorated our house until midnight for our open house”.
He added, “My WhatsApp was inundated with greetings starting from 7pm onwards on Friday night,” he said.
Meanwhile Raisya Rahim, 11, said, “My parents are busy with Hari Raya delicacies, cakes and goodies as I plan to celebrate my birthday during our open house.”
She also said there are many beautiful Hari Raya-themed decorations at the malls and car showrooms. “I love to take photos of these beautiful sets, which include traditional-style houses and lights that resemble ketupat,” she said.
Meanwhile Syifa Ali, 10, said, “I am looking forward to meeting my relatives, cousins, school friends whom I seldom meet. Hari Raya is an occassion to meet and to seek forgiveness.”
Syifa added, “I also took advantage of the school holiday to watch the Super Mario Bros movie at the cineplex.”
In addition, it is customary for children to seek blessings from elders, who often give them money in the form of green packets.
