The fasting month of Ramadan is upon us, as our Muslim friends and family begin their fasting in devotion to their faith. At the end of the month then comes Hari Raya Aidilfitri, which is definitely one of the highlights of the year for Malaysians, with amazing food, celebrations and excitement sure to plentiful.

In particular, the open houses during Hari Raya are a welcome delight, the chance to reunite with loved ones and friends over food, drinks and laughter. Doubly so this year, after 2 years of responsibly staying at home, this time open houses are definitely a must-go.

For many however, the excitement of going to an open house is tempered by the worry of what would be an appropriate doorgift or “buah tangan” to share with your kind hosts. While most hosts don’t expect or want a gift, it can feel awkward and difficult to attend without one and even with one, the worry of getting the right is definitely a valid concern!

Don’t worry though! As a professional worrier of gifts, I’ve compiled a list of gifts that below that will definitely help you make a great impression and make you feel super excited to attend all those open houses!

1. Kuih-Muih Hari Raya

If you wanna play it safe, and get a gift that is sure to be 1) delicious 2) popular 3) easy to get 4) did I mention, DELICIOUS, you can’t go wrong with Hari Raya Kuih-Muih’s! With a wide variety of options, from classix faourites like jam tarts and Almond London, to the super sweet Cornflake Madu, to the aromatic Kuih Semprit just to name a few, you’ll be spoilt for choice!

On top of that, you can also help your fellow Malaysians at the same time, with plenty of Instagram, Facebook and local sellers sure to be selling their homemade kuih to earn a little extra side income for the holidays. Overall a win-win-win gift for all involved!

2. Hari Raya Hampers

If you’re looking to show your appreciation or make a splash with a doorgift, there’s nothing that get Malaysians more excited to receive than a Hamper! Filled with a host of different and unique little items, we love nothing more than to open it up later and find out what’s inside. There’s no surprise why gacha games are so popular this side of the planet!

With a wide range of themes for Hampers, from food and snacks to healthy and supplements and even artisanal and handcrafted, you can choose what you think fits best and select the one that fits your budget the best. They’re also the easiest to get, with every local hypermarket stocking several options. An easy and simple choice this Raya!

3. Justin Bieber Concert Tickets

No matter how many years pass, you may have grown up, graduated, met the love of your life, had kids and hit AR 59 on Genshin Impact, some things in life never change. Once a Belieber, always a Belieber. And with The Beeb coming to KL on October 22nd, there are few gifts that will be more unforgettable than a pair of tickets to the show.

Forget about being welcomed into the open house, you’ll be permanently invited to visit whenever you want! I mean, what other gift will make them know you love them, and know that you care!

4. Duit Raya

While a Hari Raya doorgift is not compulsory or necessary, a great way to endear yourself and be appreciative of your hosts is to provide Duit Raya packets for their kids and if you’re especially generous, any other kids that are at the open house. Most parents appreciate a gift meant for their kids and will definitely bring a smile to their kid’s little faces.

Hari Raya packets are incidentally also a highlight of Hari Raya Aidilfitri, with some really amazing designs sure to crop up each year. If you’re the collecting type, this is your chance to Catch ‘Em ‘All!

5. Baby Gifts

Building on the entry above, if the hosts you’re visiting have just had a new kid, there can be no cuter gift than a gift meant for the little baby. Simple and functional gifts like bottle and pacifiers would certainly be welcome, and more exciting gifts like baby toys or better yet baby clothes are so much fun to get!

If you’re a fan of babies, nothing would be more rewarding than giving the little bundle of joy a beautiful baby dress, or Pikachu onesie!

6. Scented Candles

A relatively inexpensive yet impactful gift for your hosts could be scented candles. Preparing planning and executing an open house is a tiring affair and the clean up after can be a nightmare. So once all the dust has settled, a scented candle would come in handy in giving your hosts a nice ambience to rest and relax.

With a variety of scents and smells, you wont be lacking for choice!

7. Custom Chuzzy Hari Raya Box

Nothing on the list fit your host best? Why not try out Chuzzy Gifts! We’ll do our best to come up with an exciting box sure to excite your host, catering their teastes, likes and dislikes, making it uniquely catered to them. They’ll be sure to appreciate your kind efforts and personal touch in making sure they’d receive a one-of-a-kind gift!

A fun experience from start to finish, getting a Chuzzy Gift is sure to a worthwhile experience. Click this link here to find out more Chuzzy Gifts!

Suffice to say, the perfect doorgift doesn’t exist and as long as you get a gift with sincerity in your heart and actions, it will go great!

More importantly, behaving responsibly during Hari Raya is the important thing, and I hope that everyone can enjoy the holidays to their most!