Changing times and traditions


Balik kampung vs video calls. — Illustrations: RAZZIAH ABDUL RASHID/The Star Graphics

AS we move through the years, digital advancement has been a big influence in altering some of the ways we prepare for and celebrate Hari Raya Aidilfitri. But with an unprecedented pandemic further precipitating that change, Hari Raya as we observe it today will be notably different.

Entering into our second Hari Raya Aidilfitri during the Covid-19 pandemic, Sunday Star looks at some of the traditions that are fading away, and the new customs that are now replacing them.

Get 30% off with our ads free Premium Plan!

Monthly Plan

RM13.90/month
RM9.73 only

Billed as RM9.73 for the 1st month then RM13.90 thereafters.

Annual Plan

RM12.33/month
RM8.63/month

Billed as RM103.60 for the 1st year then RM148 thereafters.

1 month

Free Trial

For new subscribers only


Cancel anytime. No ads. Auto-renewal. Unlimited access to the web and app. Personalised features. Members rewards.
Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel for breaking news alerts and key updates!

hari raya , mco , technology

   

Next In Focus

Living on a volcano’s edge
Nigeria’s damned dam
Laughter amid the despair
Fuelling the machine
Banking on batik
Press-ing matters
Unesco: Two-thirds of content creators fail to verify facts
China Daily: US veto abuse aggravating Palestine-Israel crisis
‘Heart of Service’
Malaysian Media Council: ‘There is always hope’

Others Also Read