{"id":43604,"date":"2020-05-22T12:47:46","date_gmt":"2020-05-22T04:47:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.imoney.my\/articles\/?p=43604"},"modified":"2025-04-11T12:59:46","modified_gmt":"2025-04-11T04:59:46","slug":"our-team-celebrates-raya","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.imoney.my\/articles\/our-team-celebrates-raya","title":{"rendered":"Here\u2019s How The iMoney Team Is Celebrating Raya In The New Normal"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Social distancing can be hard, especially as we enter one of the biggest festive events of the year. How do we celebrate this season while keeping to the restrictions Conditional Movement Control Order (CMCO)?<\/p>\n<p>We asked several members of the iMoney team:<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-43617\" src=\"https:\/\/static.imoney.my\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/21164233\/faces-1.jpg\" alt=\"The beautiful faces of the iMoney team\" width=\"1600\" height=\"380\" srcset=\"https:\/\/static.imoney.my\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/21164233\/faces-1.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/static.imoney.my\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/21164233\/faces-1-300x71.jpg 300w, https:\/\/static.imoney.my\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/21164233\/faces-1-768x182.jpg 768w, https:\/\/static.imoney.my\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/21164233\/faces-1-800x190.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Here\u2019s what they said about their Ramadan experience, and how they\u2019re celebrating Raya this year.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Ramadan-looked-a-little-different\"><\/span><strong>Ramadan looked a little different <\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>For many, Ramadan has been a lot less lively.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-43619\" src=\"https:\/\/static.imoney.my\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/21164941\/Akma.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"75\" height=\"90\" \/><div class=\"block\"><div>Each year, I look forward to gathering with family and friends during our <em>Iftar <\/em>session just to catch up. We also would cook or go to the Ramadan bazaars together. But now, since the government has enforced MCO restrictions, it felt a little bit lonely as we couldn&#8217;t even gather at the mosque for prayers every night like we used to. I understand it&#8217;s all for the best and just hope that we can return to normal soon!<\/div><\/div><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-43623\" src=\"https:\/\/static.imoney.my\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/21165539\/Athirah.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"75\" height=\"90\" \/><div class=\"block\"><div>I wish I could go to the mosque this year for <em>terawih<\/em> prayer because last year I was not able to due to pregnancy (third trimester). And of course no Ramadan bazaars! <\/div><\/div><\/p>\n<p>But it\u2019s not all bad.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-43626\" src=\"https:\/\/static.imoney.my\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/21165553\/Izwan.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"75\" height=\"90\" \/><div class=\"block\"><div>No bazaars, (less lively), no <em>terawih<\/em> at the mosque (a custom every year) but on the positive side, closer spiritual and religious bond to the family. <\/div><\/div><\/p>\n<h6><\/h6>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-43624\" src=\"https:\/\/static.imoney.my\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/21165544\/Azmi.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"75\" height=\"90\" \/><div class=\"block\"><div>I can save more money because I don&#8217;t buy much food for iftar and it prevents me from wasting food as well. For prayer, I still can perform it at the house with my family. I created a stronger bond and spent more time together with them. <\/div><\/div><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-43625\" src=\"https:\/\/static.imoney.my\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/21165548\/Hali.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"75\" height=\"90\" \/><div class=\"block\"><div>No need to face traffic [due to working from home] every evening \u2013 that\u2019s a plus. I still can do <em>terawih<\/em> at home, at my own pace. I don\u2019t really go to bazaars, maybe just a few times in the whole month in previous years. So I\u2019m kinda okay with it. As long as I have food for <em>buka<\/em>, no need for something special. <\/div><\/div><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-43622\" src=\"https:\/\/static.imoney.my\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/21165535\/Sara.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"75\" height=\"90\" \/><div class=\"block\"><div>I am working from home during Ramadan due to MCO so skipping the Ramadan rush-hour commute home on an empty stomach is really nice. Being at home also means I have time to cook so the stress to find food and fight the <em>buka puasa<\/em> crowd has reduced considerably. But I still miss my Ramadan bazaar food like <em>murtabak<\/em>, <em>bubur lambuk<\/em>, Malay <em>kuih-muih<\/em> etc. \ud83d\ude41<\/p>\n<p>There&#8217;s also much less food wastage this year since Ramadan bazaar sellers are not allowed to operate, so there is less food wastage from both parties (the seller and the hungry buyer). However the ugly trade-off is that these sellers are not able to have any sort of income this Ramadan. <\/div><\/div><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Celebrating-a-socially-distant-Raya\"><\/span><strong>Celebrating a socially distant Raya<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Many said that they\u2019ll be foregoing the usual gatherings this year, and only visit immediate family members.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-43625\" src=\"https:\/\/static.imoney.my\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/21165548\/Hali.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"75\" height=\"90\" \/><div class=\"block\"><div> I can\u2019t go back to kampung, and I don\u2019t think I\u2019ll go out much this Raya. Will continue staying indoors. I only went out five times during this 50 over days [of MCO] anyway. <\/div><\/div><\/p>\n<h6><\/h6>\n<p>But being physically apart doesn\u2019t mean that we can\u2019t be together. Our team shared how they\u2019ll be celebrating Raya while social distancing.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-43619\" src=\"https:\/\/static.imoney.my\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/21164941\/Akma.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"75\" height=\"90\" \/><div class=\"block\"><div>First and foremost, maintain a distance between each other! We usually shake hands with our family and relatives, give each other hugs and kisses too when we apologise for our wrongdoings with each other. That is not going to happen this year.<\/p>\n<p>Second, limit the visits. I think we are just going to have a small celebration where we try to visit only the closest to where we are staying.<\/p>\n<p>Lastly, practise extra hygiene care for our loved ones. We will be preparing face masks &amp; hand sanitisers on top of our usual <em>rendang<\/em>, <em>lemang<\/em>, <em>ketupat<\/em> etc \ud83d\ude09 <\/div><\/div><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-43623\" src=\"https:\/\/static.imoney.my\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/21165539\/Athirah.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"75\" height=\"90\" \/><div class=\"block\"><div>I am still figuring out the way to keep social distancing especially when it comes to my kids. They will surely touch everything and be highly exposed to any diseases. Maybe I will just have a quick visit to my parents\u2019 and in-laws\u2019 houses or we&#8217;ll just make a video call. <\/div><\/div><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-43624\" src=\"https:\/\/static.imoney.my\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/21165544\/Azmi.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"75\" height=\"90\" \/><div class=\"block\"><div>We can still connect with each other by having a video call. So this year, Raya is going to be Raya with technology! <\/div><\/div><\/p>\n<h6><\/h6>\n<div class=\"block block--success\"><div><strong>Check out our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=h5O-JctEiYQ\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">YouTube video<\/a> featuring the iMoney team and their loved ones!<\/strong><\/div><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"On-the-upside%E2%80%A6\"><\/span><strong>On the upside\u2026<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Is there anything to look forward to in a socially distant Raya?<\/p>\n<div class=\"block\"><div>Less <em>duit<\/em> Raya to give out! &#8211; <strong>Akma<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Not meeting people = don\u2019t have to give <em>duit<\/em> Raya. &#8211; <strong>Hali<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Less <em>duit<\/em> Raya to give out since I am visiting fewer families this year. :p &#8211; <strong>Sara<\/strong> <\/div><\/div>\n<p>Apart from that, this year\u2019s Raya is also an opportunity for self-reflection, and to be grateful for what we have.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-43626\" src=\"https:\/\/static.imoney.my\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/21165553\/Izwan.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"75\" height=\"90\" \/><div class=\"block\"><div>[We can] reflect on things like the actual purpose of Raya, money spent and ways to bring families together.<\/div><\/div><\/p>\n<h6><\/h6>\n<h6><\/h6>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-43623\" src=\"https:\/\/static.imoney.my\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/21165539\/Athirah.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"75\" height=\"90\" \/><div class=\"block\"><div> You will appreciate every single thing that you&#8217;ve taken for granted. <\/div><\/div><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Akma\u2019s also looking forward to Raya this year for a different reason.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-43619\" src=\"https:\/\/static.imoney.my\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/21164941\/Akma.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"75\" height=\"90\" \/><div class=\"block\"><div>First time celebrating Raya on the husband\u2019s side! We always take turns and this year is his. I am looking forward to experiencing a different setup as different families have slightly different traditions. Also, I am preparing for my own home as well as I just moved in. <\/div><\/div><\/p>\n<p>And Azmi pointed out something that many of us are probably secretly thinking:<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-43624\" src=\"https:\/\/static.imoney.my\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/21165544\/Azmi.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"75\" height=\"90\" \/><div class=\"block\"><div>One upside of celebrating Raya while social distancing is less exhaustion! Without people coming to the house to visit, we can relax more :p<\/div><\/div><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Spending-less-on-Raya-this-year\"><\/span><strong>Spending less on Raya this year<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Everyone we asked said that they may be spending less this year. There\u2019ll be less <em>duit<\/em> Raya to give out, less <em>kuih raya<\/em> to spend on and no Raya shopping. A few said that they\u2019ll be recycling past <em>baju<\/em> Raya that they\u2019ve worn in previous years.<\/p>\n<p>For Izwan, it\u2019s also a time to spend on others.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-43626\" src=\"https:\/\/static.imoney.my\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/21165553\/Izwan.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"75\" height=\"90\" \/><div class=\"block\"><div> I\u2019m spending more on charity because many others are more badly affected by COVID-19 than me.<\/div><\/div><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Money-saving-practices-weve-learnt\"><\/span><strong>Money-saving practices we\u2019ve learnt <\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Did we learn anything during MCO that we can continue to practice after all this is over? Almost everyone said that they\u2019ll (try to) continue cooking from home to cut down on their food budget. Some said that they\u2019ll focus more on buying needs, instead of wants.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-43622\" src=\"https:\/\/static.imoney.my\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/21165535\/Sara.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"75\" height=\"90\" \/><div class=\"block\"><div>I used to frequent malls almost every weekend and the temptation to give in to retail therapy is real. After MCO I will try to be more strict in terms of what I bring into the house and what I buy for myself.<\/p>\n<p>Me and my husband [who happens to be our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.imoney.my\/articles\/author\/farhan-gazi\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Deputy Editor<\/a>!] haven&#8217;t gone out on a date since MCO started. Going out on dates is expensive! So I might need to figure out how we can save money when we eventually do go out together. Might start by skipping shopping malls and opting for places that have free or low-cost entry. <\/div><\/div><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Its-your-turn-to-share\"><\/span><strong>It\u2019s your turn to share<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>How are you spending this season with your loved ones?<\/p>\n<p>Tell us, in a photo on Instagram and Facebook about what it means to be together in the <em>new normal<\/em>! You\u2019ll stand a chance to win an <strong>RM300 Lazada voucher<\/strong>, or an <strong>RM200 Netflix voucher<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Being physically apart doesn\u2019t mean that we can\u2019t be together this Raya.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":43,"featured_media":43696,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[256,320],"tags":[410],"class_list":["post-43604","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-lifestyle","category-ramadhan-raya","tag-hari-raya"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.3 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Here\u2019s How Raya Celebrations Will Be Different This Year<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Celebrating Raya while keeping to the restrictions of the CMCO? 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