'Much more festive’: Muslim families rejoice in large gatherings for Hari Raya Puasa for first time in 3 years
SINGAPORE — With Covid-19 restrictions in the last two years limiting the number of people who can gather together, Hari Raya celebrations for Mr Muhammad Ridhwan Ismail Johari, 28, took place largely online, but meeting relatives via video conferencing applications was an "obstacle".
- Hari Raya Puasa on Tuesday (May 3) marked the first festival in Singapore to take place after Covid-19 restrictions were eased on April 26
- Muslims interviewed by TODAY said they were glad to be finally able to meet up with relatives
- Most were doing so for the first time in three years