After a month of fasting, excitement for the festivities can be felt in the air as families adorn their homes with colourful decorations and send gifts to their loved ones to express gratitude.

If you are feeling stumped as to what to buy, keep reading for some of FMT’s suggestions.

1. Raya 2023 Sets – Cherita Chocolate

It doesn’t need to be Valentine’s Day for you to gift chocolates to your loved ones. If anything, eating this sweet treat releases endorphins that makes one feel happy, so how can you say no to adding more joy to this important day on the calendar?

With some special Raya deals from Cherita Chocolate, receiving a festively packaged chocolate cluster is sure to put a smile on anyone’s face (and this is even before they eat it).

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2. Food covers – Tudung Saji Che Won

These tudung saji or food covers from Tudung Saji Che Won are beautiful and functional houseware that make great gifts during Hari Raya.

Intricately woven to form gorgeous patterns and colourful motifs, this colourful gift can easily double up as a decorative item on your wall as well.

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3. Nasi Lemak Syok Gift Hamper – Candle Pit Stop

In true Malaysian style, this creatively wrapped hamper by Candle Pit Stop is presented in a classic Nasi Lemak-style package on a handwoven rattan platter, making it a thoughtful gift for the foodies among your family and friends.

A friendly reminder: do have some nasi lemak on hand when you light this candle in the presence of guests, lest you stir up their cravings for this famous breakfast.

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4. Necklaces/bracelets – HIAS Jewellery

Sometimes only jewellery will do for a fashionista. Offering a variety of necklaces, earrings and bracelets, HIAS Jewellery’s items are minimalist but chic enough for most occasions.

Decorated with different semi-precious stones and pearls, there are many choices from this affordable local brand that will suit your loved one’s personality and taste. They also have a Buy-2-Free-1 promotion right now!

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5. Artisan perfumes – OLFAC3 Perfume

The right perfume, depending on the scent, will make a person feel more confident and enhance their mood at the same time. With scents ranging from fruity and sweet to woody and calming, OLFAC3 Perfume also carries scented sanitisers.

And if that’s not special enough, they even provide a bespoke perfume service that lets you create your own unique scent!

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6. Aromatherapy oils – Eartheories

A brand that focuses on lemongrass (or serai) in its aromatherapy products, this local artisan brand offers essential oils, personal care, and other wellness products such as bath salts and hand washes.

If you know someone inclined towards wellness products of this nature, Eartheories, with its promotional Hari Raya sets now, will be a suitable place to shop for something they’d like.

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7. Ramadan Special Bundle – Lasprecious Designs

Here’s a gift for those who want to jazz up a loved one’s home. A bit steep in terms of pricing, sure, but for some, a new set of furniture is just the right change of scenery for Hari Raya.

If you agree, then this set of ocean-themed pieces from Lasprecious Designs is what you’re looking for. Handmade and exquisitely designed, they’ll create a calming atmosphere for any home.

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