Eid al-Fitr, the holiday marking the end of Ramadan, is celebrated all over the Muslim world, but in Malaysia (where it's most often called Hari Raya Puasa or Hari Raya Aidilfitri), it's an especially big deal.
Eid al-Fitr, the holiday marking the end of Ramadan, is celebrated all over the Muslim world, but in Malaysia (where it's most often called Hari Raya Puasa or Hari Raya Aidilfitri ), it's an especially big deal. "It's huge!" explains Engku Putri Irna Mysara, the founder of food business Sijori. "Elsewhere, it's usually three days, but in Malaysia , we take it to a whole different level and celebrate for a month.
" Born in the state of Johor, Mysara moved to Melbourne to study before opening Sijori Malay Eatery, which was renowned for its laksa Johor, the fish-based dry laksa made with spaghetti. The restaurant has since closed and Sijori has morphed into a brand of sambal and spice mixes . Mysara is currently staying with her family while researching in Malaysia, where Ramadan is underway. "When you're a kid, Eid is the best part, not Ramadan, which seems borin
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