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The Deep Meaning of Selamat Hari Raya Eidul Fitri
Have you ever wondered why, at the end of the fasting month, Malays would greet their families and friends, "Selamat Hari Raya Eidul Fitri"?
There are five words in there. Three from Arabic and two are from Sanskrit.
Have you ever wondered why, at the end of the fasting month, Malays would greet their families and friends, "Selamat Hari Raya Eidul Fitri"?
There are five words in there. Three from Arabic and two are from Sanskrit.
"Selamat" is from the Arabic word "salamah" which means "a state of peace and happiness."
"Hari" means "day" in Sanskrit. "Raya" also from Sanskrit connotes "something big or significant".
"Hari" means "day" in Sanskrit. "Raya" also from Sanskrit connotes "something big or significant".
"Eid" is Arabic for "celebration". While "Fitri", also from Arabic, points to "purity", implying a return to that state.
When we put them together into a greeting, we get a super combo that shows the creative genius of the Malays!
When we put them together into a greeting, we get a super combo that shows the creative genius of the Malays!
"Have a Peaceful and Happy Celebration on the Day of Significance and the Return to Purity."
