WHY I LOVE HARI RAYA

Although I don't celebrate Hari Raya I wish I could and I will tell you why I love Hari Raya.

1. FOOD

Photos:Abundance of Traditional Malay food

Photos: During Ramadhan period, pasar Ramadhan sells home based cooked meals.

Photos: Locals sellingMalay cusine of various taste.

Photos: Nasi Minyak & Nasi Dagang

Photos: Ayam Masak Merah

Photos: Grilled Burung Puyuh

Photos: Nasi Kerabu

Photos: Ayam Percik on the grill

My all time favourite food for Hari Raya are:

Photos: Beef Rendang and Chicken Rendang

Photos: Lemang slowcooked on open food fire

Photos: Jelly Cake

Photos:Pandan flavour Jelly Cake

Photos: Sago Jelly Cake

Photos: Freshly made Popiah

2. HARI RAYA SONGS

I just love the nostalgia and that Balik Kampung feel when you hear these songs.

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Don't believe me, have a listen.

3.Hari Raya Decorations and Lights

Photos: Raya lights for pavement

Photos: Ketupat Decorative Lights

Photos: Ketupat with Coconut Shells Decoration

Photos:Plastic Tropical Flowers

Photos: Raya deco in Tropicana City Mall, PJ

Photos: Mock Palm Tree with Huge Ketupat Deco

And finally, why I love Hari Raya is beacuse of the long holidays and the many open houses by friends. So see you in the open house and to all Muslim readers,

SELAMAT HARI RAYA AIDILFITRI, MAAF ZAHIR DAN BATIN

Why I Love Hari Raya, compiled by AphaRock