Singapore’s Muslims cheer first Hari Raya without Covid curbing festivities


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​​Roslaini Husain, 61, is excited. After two years of quieter, smaller festivities amid the pandemic, she can finally host the Eid al-Fitr celebrations that she used to, with up to 30 guests feasting on her home-cooked dishes. The Singaporean housewife and mother of four is looking forward to welcoming her relatives and friends on Tuesday. “I have bought a lot of fresh flowers, decorated my house, put up fairy lights, put out cookies and cake,” she said. “This year we can have as many guests as we want.” Almost 16 per cent of Singapore ’s 4 million citizens and permanent...