The document provides information about how Muslims in Brunei celebrate Hari Raya, which is an Islamic festival held after Ramadan to mark the end of fasting. It describes common traditions like visiting the mosque for prayers, hosting guests and relatives at home, decorating with lights and cooking special foods like rendang curry and satay. The festival is a time for family reunions, wearing new clothes, and enjoying meals and visits with friends and relatives.

1. Hari Raya ENGLISHGURU
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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.

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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. ____________________________________________________________________________