[PHOTOS] From bazaars to balik kampung: Malaysians get ready for Raya
As Ramadan draws to a close, Muslims across the country prepare to welcome the new moon of Syawal
Updated 1 year ago · Published on 20 Apr 2023 11:00AM
With Hari Raya Aidilfitri just around the corner, Malaysians are completing their last-minute Raya shopping in preparation for the festivities. – ABDUL RAZAK LATIF/The Vibes pic, April 20, 2023
by The Vibes Visual Team
KUALA LUMPUR – As the holy month of Ramadan is coming to an end, Muslims in Malaysia have been busy preparing to usher Hari Raya Aidilfitri while awaiting the sighting of the new moon of Syawal tonight.
Apart from thronging Ramadan bazaars to prepare for the breaking of fast daily, many took the opportunity to shop for clothes and foodstuff this week.
Equally exciting are the festive decorations that have been put up throughout the city, malls and streets while some have begun their balik kampung journey as soon as the school holidays started yesterday.
In addition, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim announced an additional national public holiday in conjunction with the Raya festive season – giving Malaysians more time to spend with their families.
Meanwhile, the government also waived toll fees nationwide between April 19 and 21, and April 24 for 33 highways nationwide, applying to all vehicle classifications.
People visiting the city can find various items for sale on display on the streets, including clothing. – SAIRIEN NAFIS/The Vibes pic, April 20, 2023Muslims making their Zakat Fitrah contribution to help the poor and needy at Tuanku Mizan Zainal Abidin Mosque, Putrajaya. – SYEDA IMRAN/The Vibes pic, April 20, 2023A visit to Omar Ali Taylor in Kg Baru sees workers rushing to complete the festive clothing orders in time for Hari Raya. – ALIF OMAR/The Vibes pic, April 20, 2023People shop for clothes and foodstuff at the popular Jalan Tuanku Abdul Rahman in Kuala Lumpur, in preparation for the Hari Raya Aidilfitri celebrations. – AZIM RAHMAN/The Vibes pic, April 20, 2023Various beautifully decorated Raya money envelopes are sold at malls, bazaars and on the streets. – AZIM RAHMAN/The Vibes pic, April 20, 2023Traditional Malay clothing is seen being sold for as low as RM50 at Jalan Tuanku Abdul Rahman. – AZIM RAHMAN/The Vibes pic, April 20, 2023Hari Raya sales are held in stores all over the city for those doing their last-minute shopping. – ABDUL RAZAK LATIF/The Vibes pic, April 20, 2023Festive decorations put up throughout the city, malls and streets are a delightful attraction, setting the Aidilfitri mood. – SAIRIEN NAFIS/The Vibes pic, April 20, 2023The Chow Kit Market is a popular spot for people shopping for raw foodstuff and has seen crowds hurrying to buy the needful in preparation for the festivities. – SAIRIEN NAFIS/The Vibes pic, April 20, 2023Coconut leaves woven into ketupat, ready to be used, are seen sold at Chow Kit Market. – SAIRIEN NAFIS/The Vibes pic, April 20, 2023The city, decorated with vibrant lights, brings cheer to those on their balik kampung journey. – AZIM RAHMAN/The Vibes pic, April 20, 2023
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