Eid ul-Fitr in the Modern World: Navigating Traditions
By Dr. Rahida Aini
April 2024 FEATURE
EID UL-FITR, or simply Raya (celebration in Malay), marks the end of Ramadan and holds deep cultural and religious significance in the Islamic calendar. Nevertheless, the enthusiasm surrounding the celebration of Raya in recent decades has undergone noticeable changes.Taking a stroll down memory lane back in the early 80s and 90s to recall how the celebrations went then, I realised it was quite different. I vividly recall the anticipation building up a week or two before Raya. My mother would...
Dr. Rahida Aini
works as a Publication Officer at Penang Institute. She enjoys writing and strolling along Straits Quay, appreciating the beauty of Mother Earth.
