Unfortunately, this also means that we may have to forego or adapt the traditions and practices we usually associate with the weeks and days leading to welcoming Syawal and the many weeks of festivities that follow. Fortunately, technology can help.<\/p>\n
<\/span>Pay your zakat fitrah online<\/span><\/h2>\nThe first thing Muslims do before the Aidilfitri prayers is to settle the zakat fitrah. Traditionally, this donation is done at the mosque and paid to an appointee from the state zakat body (called an Amil<\/em> zakat).<\/p>\nThis year, several state bodies have declined to appoint any Amil zakat as part of efforts to reduce the impact of the global pandemic. As a result, numerous online solutions have been introduced.<\/p>\n
These cover the gamut of e-wallet transactions, web portals, Bank FPX, and mobile applications. The options available to you depend on which state you\u2019re currently residing in, and we\u2019ve compiled a list<\/a> of e-zakat fitrah services for your convenience.<\/p>\n<\/span>Hold Aidilfitri prayers at home<\/span><\/h2>\nThe status of the Aidilfitri prayers depends on your state religious body. Some, like Johor<\/a>, have declared that the prayers will take place. Albeit with a congregation limit on only 12 people (including the imam).<\/p>\nOthers, such as Penang<\/a> and Sabah<\/a>, have simply decreed that the 1 Syawal prayers will have to be done at home.<\/p>\nWhile most states (at the time of this writing) have not yet decided on how to go about this, you can be assured that you will need to maintain social distancing. Which could mean that you pray at home, or will have to figure out how to stay at least two metres apart from your fellow Muslims in the mosque.<\/p>\n
<\/span>Have a virtual open house<\/span><\/h2>\nWhile the conditional movement control order allows gatherings of up to 20 people at a time for celebrations, we may still want to avoid meeting people to maintain social distancing. After all, while new infections have been going down, there is a need to limit the risk of a second wave of the pandemic.<\/p>\n
By now, people have gotten used to video calls to wish each other \u2018selamat hari raya<\/em>\u2019; especially for overseas students who are unable to return home for the celebrations. So why not use it for everyone now?<\/p>\nYou can even go the extra mile and connect a webcam to the television screen. The webcam will allow more people to squeeze into the screen at the same time, and also provide a wider view of your nicely decorated home. The television will give you a much bigger screen to make it easier to see the people calling you.<\/p>\n
If you don\u2019t have a webcam, there are also apps that allow your computer to use your smartphone as a camera. Most are paid but have free versions that will be good enough for your first virtual open house.<\/p>\n
Naturally, you will want to have a stable internet connection to make this work. If the extended movement control order has taught us anything, it\u2019s that home broadband is a necessity.<\/p>\n
Looking for a new home broadband plan? Let us help<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<\/span>Do your Raya shopping online<\/span><\/h2>\nPreparing for the celebration through the internet is nothing new for Malaysians. The numerous e-commerce sites hold annual sales to make the most of this time of year, and 2020 is very much the same.<\/p>\n
However, the difference this year is that there may be a greater need to shop for your baju raya<\/em> online. After all, we can\u2019t all go out and pack into crowded stores to try on clothes while maintaining social distancing, even if the CMCO allows us to buy necessities.<\/p>\nDue to this, it is more important than ever to have the right rewards for online shopping. Take care to note which of your credit cards offer the best rewards or cashback for e-commerce.<\/p>\n
Alternatively, if you don\u2019t have a credit card, you can still get rewarded by using e-wallets to pay for online purchases. Lazada has its own e-wallet solution that offers limited cashback, and it also accepts the Touch \u2018n Go eWallet as a payment option as well.<\/p>\n
Unfortunately, Shopee doesn\u2019t offer any e-wallet payment options as of yet.<\/p>\n
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<\/span>Draw up and follow a Raya budget<\/span><\/h2>\nIt\u2019s no secret that all of us are on tight budgets this year. So it\u2019s probably a good idea to be extra strict this year.<\/p>\n
Online shopping makes it easier for you to find good deals, and to compare prices. Both of which will help you stay within your budget. Don\u2019t forget to use price filters to ensure that you don\u2019t end up tempted by items that are outside of your budget.<\/p>\n
You can also practice the \u2018envelope\u2019 budgeting method where you physically separate your cash according to what you need to buy. This can also be done with e-wallets by topping up only what you\u2019re allowed to spend for that particular shopping trip (even if it\u2019s online).<\/p>\n
Read more: 4 Tips To Help You Save Money For Your Raya Shopping<\/a><\/div><\/div>\nFinally, always wash your hands and stay safe<\/p>\n
We are well on our way to beating this pandemic, but that\u2019s no reason to relax measures for the sake of a celebration. News out of China has shown that a second wave<\/a> of infection is certainly possible.<\/p>\nAs such, social gatherings are still discouraged until we are able to find a vaccine for COVID-19. This includes avoiding visiting open houses or hosting people at our own homes. It may make for a less festive Hari Raya, but the health of the country is at stake.<\/p>\n
This is the new normal. So, we might as well make the most of it and learn to adjust as best we can in these trying times.<\/p>\n
<\/span>How are you celebrating Raya in the new normal?<\/span><\/h2>\nTell us, in a photo on Instagram and Facebook about what it means to be together in the\u00a0new normal<\/i>! You\u2019ll stand a chance to win an\u00a0RM300 Lazada voucher<\/b>, or an\u00a0RM200 Netflix voucher<\/b>.Find the full details of this contest\u00a0here<\/a>.<\/p>\n
This year, several state bodies have declined to appoint any Amil zakat as part of efforts to reduce the impact of the global pandemic. As a result, numerous online solutions have been introduced.<\/p>\n
These cover the gamut of e-wallet transactions, web portals, Bank FPX, and mobile applications. The options available to you depend on which state you\u2019re currently residing in, and we\u2019ve compiled a list<\/a> of e-zakat fitrah services for your convenience.<\/p>\n The status of the Aidilfitri prayers depends on your state religious body. Some, like Johor<\/a>, have declared that the prayers will take place. Albeit with a congregation limit on only 12 people (including the imam).<\/p>\n Others, such as Penang<\/a> and Sabah<\/a>, have simply decreed that the 1 Syawal prayers will have to be done at home.<\/p>\n While most states (at the time of this writing) have not yet decided on how to go about this, you can be assured that you will need to maintain social distancing. Which could mean that you pray at home, or will have to figure out how to stay at least two metres apart from your fellow Muslims in the mosque.<\/p>\n While the conditional movement control order allows gatherings of up to 20 people at a time for celebrations, we may still want to avoid meeting people to maintain social distancing. After all, while new infections have been going down, there is a need to limit the risk of a second wave of the pandemic.<\/p>\n By now, people have gotten used to video calls to wish each other \u2018selamat hari raya<\/em>\u2019; especially for overseas students who are unable to return home for the celebrations. So why not use it for everyone now?<\/p>\n You can even go the extra mile and connect a webcam to the television screen. The webcam will allow more people to squeeze into the screen at the same time, and also provide a wider view of your nicely decorated home. The television will give you a much bigger screen to make it easier to see the people calling you.<\/p>\n If you don\u2019t have a webcam, there are also apps that allow your computer to use your smartphone as a camera. Most are paid but have free versions that will be good enough for your first virtual open house.<\/p>\n Naturally, you will want to have a stable internet connection to make this work. If the extended movement control order has taught us anything, it\u2019s that home broadband is a necessity.<\/p>\n Preparing for the celebration through the internet is nothing new for Malaysians. The numerous e-commerce sites hold annual sales to make the most of this time of year, and 2020 is very much the same.<\/p>\n However, the difference this year is that there may be a greater need to shop for your baju raya<\/em> online. After all, we can\u2019t all go out and pack into crowded stores to try on clothes while maintaining social distancing, even if the CMCO allows us to buy necessities.<\/p>\n Due to this, it is more important than ever to have the right rewards for online shopping. Take care to note which of your credit cards offer the best rewards or cashback for e-commerce.<\/p>\n Alternatively, if you don\u2019t have a credit card, you can still get rewarded by using e-wallets to pay for online purchases. Lazada has its own e-wallet solution that offers limited cashback, and it also accepts the Touch \u2018n Go eWallet as a payment option as well.<\/p>\n Unfortunately, Shopee doesn\u2019t offer any e-wallet payment options as of yet.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n It\u2019s no secret that all of us are on tight budgets this year. So it\u2019s probably a good idea to be extra strict this year.<\/p>\n Online shopping makes it easier for you to find good deals, and to compare prices. Both of which will help you stay within your budget. Don\u2019t forget to use price filters to ensure that you don\u2019t end up tempted by items that are outside of your budget.<\/p>\n You can also practice the \u2018envelope\u2019 budgeting method where you physically separate your cash according to what you need to buy. This can also be done with e-wallets by topping up only what you\u2019re allowed to spend for that particular shopping trip (even if it\u2019s online).<\/p>\n Finally, always wash your hands and stay safe<\/p>\n We are well on our way to beating this pandemic, but that\u2019s no reason to relax measures for the sake of a celebration. News out of China has shown that a second wave<\/a> of infection is certainly possible.<\/p>\n As such, social gatherings are still discouraged until we are able to find a vaccine for COVID-19. This includes avoiding visiting open houses or hosting people at our own homes. It may make for a less festive Hari Raya, but the health of the country is at stake.<\/p>\n This is the new normal. So, we might as well make the most of it and learn to adjust as best we can in these trying times.<\/p>\n Tell us, in a photo on Instagram and Facebook about what it means to be together in the\u00a0new normal<\/i>! You\u2019ll stand a chance to win an\u00a0RM300 Lazada voucher<\/b>, or an\u00a0RM200 Netflix voucher<\/b>.Find the full details of this contest\u00a0here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/span>Hold Aidilfitri prayers at home<\/span><\/h2>\n
<\/span>Have a virtual open house<\/span><\/h2>\n
<\/span>Do your Raya shopping online<\/span><\/h2>\n
<\/a><\/p>\n<\/span>Draw up and follow a Raya budget<\/span><\/h2>\n
<\/span>How are you celebrating Raya in the new normal?<\/span><\/h2>\n
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