Halim Ahmad brings the joy of Eid to life in ‘Meriah Raya.’ The performer writes lyrics and composes a melody that captures the festive spirit. Abd Halim Ahmad pens vivid scenes of family reunions and bustling kitchens.
Released: February 25, 2026
Meriah Raya
Halim Ahmad
Meriah Raya Lyrics English Translation by Halim Ahmad
The songwriter describes kids playing with firecrackers and houses adorned with new curtains. A key line translates to, ‘Let’s forget old disputes and rekindle our love.’ The tune mixes celebration with heartfelt requests for forgiveness.
Tersenyum riangSmiling cheerfully,
Bila terdengarkan pengumumanwhen we hear the announcement.
Orang di dapur mula sibuk bekerja overtimeThe people in the kitchen start working overtime,
Nak menyambut tiba hari rayato welcome the arrival of Eid.
Langsir baru dipasangThe new curtains are hung,
Rumah nampak cantik indah dan meriahmaking the house look beautifully vibrant and festive.
Di halaman dah berkumpul budak-budakThe kids have gathered in the yard,
Siap nak bertempur bunyi mercun bau belerangready for battle with the sound of firecrackers and the smell of sulfur.
Selamat, selamat hari raya untuk semuaA happy, happy Eid to everyone!
Mohon maaf zahir batin dipintaWe humbly ask for your forgiveness, both physically and spiritually.
Lupa, lupakanlah sengketa yg lamaLet’s forget about all those old disputes,
Kita jalinkan kasih semulaand rekindle our love for one another.
Moga panjang umur, murah rezekiI wish you a long life and abundant blessings,
Tahun depan jumpa lagiso we can meet again next year,
Tambah cantik, tambah serilooking even more beautiful and radiant.
Di jalan rayaOut on the highways,
Sesak dengan kereta sini sanait’s completely congested with cars everywhere.
Jalan kampung masuk lorong susur kebunTaking village roads, down alleys, and through plantations,
Semuanya pakat nak mencari jalan keluareveryone is just trying to find a way out of the traffic.
Pagi bawa ke malamFrom the early morning until the night,
Tak henti-henti rumah dikunjung orangour house is endlessly visited by guests.
Cerita zaman dulu-dulu anak dara bujangWe share stories from the old days of being young and single,
Segan silu semua nak dikenanglooking back fondly at all those shy and awkward moments.
Selamat, selamat hari raya untuk semuaA happy, happy Eid to everyone!
Mohon maaf zahir batin dipintaWe humbly ask for your forgiveness, both physically and spiritually.
Lupa, lupakanlah sengketa yang lamaLet’s forget about all those old disputes,
Kita jalinkan kasih semulaand rekindle our love for one another.
Selamat, selamat hari raya untuk semuaA happy, happy Eid to everyone!
Mohon maaf zahir batin dipintaWe humbly ask for your forgiveness, both physically and spiritually.
Lupa, lupakanlah sengketa yg lamaLet’s forget about all those old disputes,
Kita jalinkan kasih semulaand rekindle our love for one another.
Moga panjang umur, murah rezekiI wish you a long life and abundant blessings,
Tahun depan jumpa lagiso we can meet again next year,
Tambah cantik, tambah serilooking even more beautiful and radiant.
Semoga panjang umur, murah rezekiI wish you a long life and abundant blessings,
Tahun depan jumpa lagiso we can meet again next year,
Tambah cantik, tambah serilooking even more beautiful and radiant.
Meriah Raya Music Video
What does ‘Meriah Raya’ mean? The lyrics describe the warmth of Eid, from traffic jams to endless guest visits. Halim Ahmad’s song is a tribute to togetherness and renewal.