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A new dawn on Hari Raya

NO balik kampung, no open house – this year’s Hari Raya Aidilfitri is definitely far from what we’re used to. The Star captures snapshots of how Malaysians across the country are adapting our unique customs and festive traditions to the new normal.

Masks with a message: Barred from their customary neighbourhood rounds this Raya, siblings Muhamad Shazmin, 12, Muhammad Amzar, 11, Nurul Arina, 11, Nurul Aliya, 6, and Hafiz Zakuan, 10, are celebrating responsibly. SHAARI CHEMAT/The Star

Safety first: Wearing masks and practising social distancing are now a must when visiting family and friends on Hari Raya. AZHAR MAHFOF/The Star

Despite the muted festivities, fireworks and sparklers remain a favourite on Hari Raya eve. FAIHAN GHANI/The Star

As they cannot balik kampung this year, Mohd Saddiq (left) with his sisters Nur Aliya Hazirah, Nur Amira Natsha and Izara Aishah and cousin Mohammad Himan ‘visit’ their cousins and beloved grandmother in Ipoh online. KAMARUL ARIFFIN/The Star

Nine-year-old twins Aisyah Zahrah (left) and Adam Luqman spell out how they feel about celebrating Hari Raya during the pandemic while sending greetings to their grandparents and relatives in Kedah. AZMAN GHANI/The Star

Fatimah Abdullah, 63, gives out duit raya to her grandchildren (from left) Farrel Zafran, three, Noor Adawiyah, three, Fakri Aimansyah, six, and Fathiahana Arissa, five, at their house in Rawang, Selangor. Unlike many who cannot see their grandchildren this year due to the balik kampung ban, Fatimah is lucky to live next door to her grandchildren. FAIHAN GHANI/The Star

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