Hari Raya Puasa or Eidul Fitri is here. Many know, for a month before that, Muslims “puasa” or fast by not eating and drinking from dawn until dusk. Many also see Muslims go visiting in colourful attire, not just for the day but even for the whole month. Also, not to mention the Hari Raya bazaar in Geylang Serai and Kampong Glam, where you see some food and drinks that only appear during this season. However, like for other religions, many may not know what are its significance and which practices during Hari Raya Puasa that are religious or cultural. There may also be questions that you may have about it but afraid to ask.

No fret, today we have Ustaz Khalid Rafi to enlighten us. Before that, let me introduce him. A father of…, he is a Research Executive at Wak Tanjong Mosque. He also holds a Bachelor in Syariah from the University of Madinah and a Masters degree from RSIS, Nanyang Technological University in Asian Studies, specialising in ‘Studies in Inter-Religious Relations in Plural Societies’. He enjoys engaging the public through inter-religious dialogues to promote mutual respect and understanding for a progressive community.