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Raya in Malaysia
26 Jul 2014 — Muslims around the world prepare to celebrate Eid al-Fitr or better known as Hari Raya to mark the end of Ramadan, the holiest and ninth month in the Islamic calendar. The temporary Raya Bazaar along Lorong Tuanku Abdul Rahman and Jalan Masjid India in Kuala Lumpur has long been a shopping haven for many when it comes to buying essentials for Raya. People from all walks of life come here as they are likely to find almost everything that meets their Hari Raya needs. Traditional food is also aplenty to cater for busy city folk. Traditional delicacies, including lemang, ketupat, dodol and serunding, are sold at here.
An aerial view of the stalls as shoppers throng Jalan Tunku Abdul Rahman, Kuala Lumpur. – The Malaysian Insider pic by Nazir Sufari, July 26, 2014.
A shopkeeper arranging bamboos used to make lemang, a traditional dish for Raya, in Kuala Lumpur. – The Malaysian Insider pic by Nazir Sufari, July 26, 2014.
A stall owner arranging scarfs at his stall in Jalan Masjid India, Kuala Lumpur. – The Malaysian Insider pic by Nazir Sufari, July 26, 2014.
A man taking a break to pray during his Raya shopping in Kuala Lumpur. – The Malaysian Insider pic by Afif Abd Halim, July 26, 2014.
A man adjusting a songkok on his son’s head at Jalan Tunku Abdul Rahman, Kuala Lumpur. –The Malaysian Insider pic by Nazir Sufari, July 26, 2014.
A woman shopping for head scarfs at a bazaar ahead of the Raya celebrations in Kuala Lumpur. – The Malaysian Insider pic by Afif Abd Halim, July 26, 2014.
Muslims breaking their fast while waiting for a flight home ahead of the Raya celebrations at klia2 in Sepang. – The Malaysian Insider pic by Afif Abd Halim, July 26, 2014.
Muslims breaking their fast while waiting for a flight home ahead of the Raya celebrations at klia2 in Sepang. – The Malaysian Insider pic by Afif Abd Halim, July 26, 2014.
City folk thronging Jalan Tuanku Abdul Rahman for last-minute Raya shopping in Kuala Lumpur. – The Malaysian Insider pic by Afif Abd Halim, July 26, 2014.
A man trying on a songkok at a stall in Jalan Tuanku Abdul Rahman, Kuala Lumpur, ahead of the Raya celebrations. – The Malaysian Insider pic by Nazir Sufari, July 26, 2014.
Pins and brooches used for head scarfs sold at a stall in Jalan Tunku Abdul Rahman, Kuala Lumpur. – The Malaysian Insider pic by Nazir Sufari, July 26, 2014.
Shopkeepers resting while waiting for customers at a boutique in Jalan Tunku Abdul Rahman, Kuala Lumpur. – The Malaysian Insider pic by Nazir Sufari, July 26, 2014.
Traders preparing lemang, a Raya favourite, in Kuala Lumpur. – The Malaysian Insider pic by Afif Abd Halim, July 26, 2014.
A man lighting fireworks ahead of the Hari Raya celebrations in Kangar. Hari Raya is a major Muslim holiday, which marks the end of Ramadan. – The Malaysian Insider pic by Afif Abd Halim, July 26, 2014.
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