Sunday, July 27, 2014

Traditions bind family and community: That is Hari Raya all about bringing people together living in harmony and happy. So why not we keep this tradition. Not just for one day BUT for ever, for everybody in the country.

http://www.nst.com.my/node/17948

Selamat Hari Raya Aidil Fitri
Maaf Zahir Batin

Affable Prof Ahmad Ismail, Head of Universiti Putra’s biology department, is adamant that there are many traditions associated with Hari Raya that should be preserved by the new generation. Take the practice of the Raya open house, for example.

 “If we look closely at how dodol or ketupat or rendang are made, you’ll see that there’s so much more to it than the process of making it. There are elements of art, cooperation, responsibility, teamwork and leadership. Then there’s the camaraderie that’s forged which helps to bring families closer. That fun and happy environment will be remembered for a long time for those who’ve been fortunate enough to have experienced it. This tradition is priceless in view of increasing cases of broken family relationships today.

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