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What it actually means? • Happy Festive Day! • A day that signifies forgiveness • Celebrated at end of the 29/30 day dawn-to-sunset fast during the month of Ramadan
Why do we fast? • Diet • Lose weight to look sexy in Hari Raya outfits • Save money to give out green packets
No really…why do we fast? • Fasting teaches self- control, patience • Endurance for hunger and thirst • Helps us understand the sufferings of the poor and hence generating compassion and a feeling to help others
Green Packets • Children (and some adults, haha!) are given token sums of money for completing the month-long fast which is known as ‘duitraya’ as gifts • The elderly are also given as a form of contribution to them