The Meaning of Aidilfitri for me

1. Nur Alia Nabilah Bt Ibrahim (PTM140716791)

  Eid celebration is a Muslim Holiday that marks the end of Ramadhan , the islamic holy month of dawn to sunset fasting.Hari Raya Aidilfitri is one of the biggest holidays in Malaysia, and many Muslims and even Non-Muslims return to their family home driving or flying home for a couple of days before the day to be with their families and loved ones. There are often jams during this travelling time but these soon resolve as other travellers reach their destination.Before we celebrate Aidilfitri, the Muslims must fast for a month before Syawal .It is mandatory for Muslims to fast from dawn.The fast of Ramadan encourages self-restraint, God-consciousness, compassion, and collective worship.

During the daylight hours, Muslims abstain from eating, drinking, and sexual activity, while striving to avoid all evil speech and any bad thoughts or actions.Meals are taken before dawn and after sunset, known respectively as suhoor and iftar. At dusk, many gather to break the fast by eating dates and drinking water, following the example of the Prophet Muhammad. The nights of Ramadan are a time for families and friends, often a festive occasion with special foods.I still remember when i was 6 years old my mom have trained me to fasting .It could be a tiring day for me at that age to fast for more than 7 hours but i have made it.For me if i could not stand my desire of eating nor drinking i failed to have a 'duit raya' from my parents or grandparents 

After all above , the best moments celebrating Aidilfitri.The big promotion will be all over the shopping mall.The Muslims will buy new clothes and supplies.Everyone will be busy of what they gonna buy.Everything will be new.The Hari Raya songs will be played in the radio and drama of raya will be on the television.On the eve celebration my family and i will gather at my village at Kuala Kangsar as usual before Hari Raya my mother and aunties will be busy preparing food, cakes, ketupat , lemang and 'rendang ayam'.The favourite meal in my village is lemang ,ketupat and rendang.It is compulsary to be served on that day.If the women busy at the kitchen,the men will be busy clearing  the house compound.At night , i will lit up the oil lamp all over the house.

On the eid Aidilfitri, We will wake up early to perform a Subuh prayer then i help my mother to prepare breakfast .After that i will put on my new baju raya.All of us will be excited of showing our new baju raya on the first Aidilfitri. We started celebrates Aidilfitri with families member.It is fun when we still get 'duit raya' eventhough i am already a college student but i am worth it to get those 'duit raya'.There is always sad scene whereas everybody started hugs each other and  seek forgiveness.Then we can celebrates Aidilfitri with friends.

For me the most meaningful time where we will seek forgiveness among ourselves especially to our parents.Aidilfitri is one of the meaningful event for Muslims .It is the day where we enjoy the winning after a month fasting.