Hari Raya
English meaning: Hari Raya (Eid)
Definition
The festival ending Ramadan, Malaysia's biggest celebration.
Example
“Kami balik kampung sempena Hari Raya.”
In English: “We return to the village for Hari Raya.”
Another example: “Kami balik kampung untuk menyambut Hari Raya bersama keluarga.”
Usage — When, Where & How
Proper noun for the festival ending Ramadan (Hari Raya Aidilfitri), Malaysia's biggest celebration. Used reverently; the full greeting is 'Selamat Hari Raya'. Also 'Hari Raya Haji' for Eid al-Adha.
Etymology & Origin
English — Origin & History
'Hari Raya' means 'Day of Celebration', with 'hari' meaning 'day' and 'raya' meaning 'celebration' in Malay. It commonly refers to the Islamic festival of Eid.
Common Collocations
- Hari Raya Aidilfitri
- sambut Hari Raya
- balik kampung Hari Raya
- duit raya
- Selamat Hari Raya
Word Forms
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Literary Heritage
“Melayu itu orang yang bijaksana, naluri budi dan bahasa”
“The Malay is a person of wisdom — guided by virtue and language.”
“Bahasa jiwa bangsa”
“Language is the soul of the nation.”
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- Language
- Bahasa Melayu
- Malay
- Script
- Latin
- Family
- Austronesian
- Speakers
- 80M