1. Hari Raya ENGLISHGURU
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INSTRUCTIONS FILL IN THE BLANKS WITH THE WORDS LISTED BELOW
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Every year, after one month of fasting, Muslims _______________ Hari Raya which falls
in the month of Syawal. All Muslims celebrate the day with great joy. In the morning, they go to
the _______________ to pray. Then, on returning home, they receive guests and
_______________ who come to pay them a visit.
_______________ before, the womenfolk make many varieties of cakes,
_______________ and sweetmeats. They also _______________ 'rendang' curries and prepare
'satay' to go with the 'ketupat'. Homes are decorated with many _______________ lights all
over the garden. Small _______________ are lit and placed along the driveway.
On Hari Raya Day, many Bruneians visit their Muslim friends to share their joy. They
receive warm hospitality and are entertained to a feast of specially prepared food. Boys and
_______________ wear new clothes and shoes. Girls wear _______________ and boys new
'songkoks'.
The town is usually crowded with Muslims dressed gaily and going about. They
_______________ their friends and relatives while some go to the cinemas or to the Lake
Gardens. Many, however, go back to their 'kampungs' to celebrate the _______________ with
their parents. It is also a time for family reunions. Everyone rejoices during this festive season.

2. Hari Raya ENGLISHGURU
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What are you not allowed to do during fasting?
______________________________________________________________________________
What is a satay?
______________________________________________________________________________
What is hospitality?
A. blanket B. a place for sick people C. sick people D. nice treatment ( )
What is a feast?
A. a big and grand meal B. songs and music C. not eating at all ( )
Choose words that are related to Kampung
( ) Town ( ) Jungle ( ) Village ( ) Highways
( ) Cottage house ( ) Apartment ( ) Sky-scrapers ( ) Country side
( ) Headman ( ) City ( ) Fruit orchard ( ) Cinemaa
What food can you see in the picture?
____________ , ____________ , _____________
What are the two boys wearing?
________________________________________
Who do you think is the lady holding the girl?
________________________________________
Hari Raya is coming soon. Whose house do you usually visit first? ________________________
What three things do you want to do during this Hari Raya?
a. ____________________________________________________________________________
b. ____________________________________________________________________________
c. ____________________________________________________________________________