6 Ways To Embrace A Different Raya This Year - Tips For Celebrating Raya At Home

Hari Raya Aidilfitri 2020 will definitely be very different for all of us with the banning of interstate travel and social gatherings. Though we won't be able to balik kampung, go house visitings or pray at the mosque this year, let us focus on the simple things to still be appreciative about and trust that these measures are all for our own good.

We've compiled a list of 6 little ways you can embrace a different Raya this year and still have fun with your friends and family despite the physical distance. May we tide through these tough times together and reunite with all our loved ones once this is over!

Dedicate the extra pockets of time you have at home to the kitchen! As we all #dudukrumah during this bulan Ramadhan and Hari Raya, it's the perfect time for you to put on your baker's hat and try making some of your favourite Raya treats.

Check out these 8 easy-to-follow kuih Raya recipes we've compiled for you - you don't need any complicated ingredients or equipment to make your favourite semperit susu and London Almond cookies!

Get yourself some nice Raya outfits from online boutiques and dress up for the festive season even if you'll be celebrating it at home. Despite being away from your loved ones, you can still shop together and get matching outfits like you always do in the past years. Dress up and hop on a video call to wish each other a Selamat Hari Raya!

Bridge the physical distance with technology and teach your older parents, grandparents, and relatives how to video call! Pssst, be sure to be patient, go slowly and take it one step at the time when you do this - understand that it may be difficult for people who are not tech-savvy to get comfortable with gadgets that may intimidate them. All this will be worth it when you get to see their familiar faces on your screens. Once you guys get the hang of video-calling, try out these multiplayer online and zoom games to add some fun to your call!

'Dress up' your home for the festive season since you'll be spending most of your time indoors! You can either shop for Raya home decor or make them yourself, this will also double up as a fun arts and craft activity with the kids! Learn to make some paper ketupat, or you can even make DIY Raya greeting cards to be sent to your friends and family.

Find out how to cook your favourite dishes and prep a feast for your loved ones this Raya! If you're not confident with your cooking, you can also opt to get your Raya spread delivered to your doorstep - check out our Ramadhan and Raya-exclusive meal packages from hotels such as Eastin Hotel, Le Meridian, InterContinental Kuala Lumpur, and Shangri-La Hotel!

This way you can enjoy a celebratory feast at home and dig into your favourite dishes such as ayam masak merah, rendang, kuih-muih, satay, ulam-ulaman, and more without stepping out of your house or making a mess in the kitchen.

Even if you can't meet them physically, you can still show your friends and family you're thinking about them by sending over a surprise gift that will make them smile. Our favourite suggestion is to send people you care about some good food - you can book special iftar or Raya set meals on Klook and get them delivered to the doorstep of your loved ones. If not, desserts will do as well!