Shoppers for Hari Raya Puasa at the Five-Foot-Way 1952 Mug

Shoppers were purchasing their festive goods in a five-foot way before Hari Raya Puasa. A five-foot way, a common feature in Southeast Asian architecture, refers to a covered walkway or corridor that is five feet wide, typically found in front of a row of shophouses. This Muslim celebratory occasion follows a month of fasting, known as Ramadan, which is a period of spiritual reflection and fasting for Muslims. The term 'hari raya' translates to 'big (or grand) day of rejoicing' in Malay. TagsPre-Independence , Festivals and Events