This article first appeared in The Edge Financial Daily, on June 28, 2016.

With Hari Raya Aidilfitri less than two weeks away, now is the time to get really excited about the upcoming month of Syawal – a time for celebration with family and friends. If you have not had time to prepare, it is not too late to begin. From fashion to gifts and home décor, we have come to the rescue and will hopefully make planning for the festive season just that much easier. 

Serve your scrumptious treats with the Doftrik serving stand from IKEA. With its three tiers, the silver-colour serving stand exudes a regal vibe. (RM49.90) 

Savour the sweetness of the Raya Delight hamper from Japanese confectioner Royce’.The delectable spread consists of chocolate almond bitter, chocolate white milk, chocolate strawberry and nutty and fruit bar chocolate. (RM200) 

Inhale the floral scent of the Japanese Cherry Blossom eau de toilette from The Body Shop — its subtle fragrance will last all day long. (RM119) 

Delicate and dazzling is what the Dahlia collection from DeGem is all about, with the namesake necklace from the collection featuring delicately handcrafted petals surrounded by exquisitely-cut diamonds. (RM3,800) 

Showcase your hosting skills with this Botanic Garden Divided dish from Portmeirion, available at Janine. The dish is ovenproof and microwave-safe, and is a lovely hostess gift too. (RM168)

Accessorise with some old-school-style glamour with the Anggun Bunga Raya ring from Poh Kong. (RM1,790) 

Fusing together modern themes and traditional styles, the Rosa Peplum dress from Ira by Twenty3 is ideal for the modern woman who wants to look fashion-forward yet conservative this Hari Raya. (RM269)

The Evony chunky heels from Shoes Shoes Shoes assure you of some added pizzazz — with satin fabric and embellished heels, they will definitely add an extra bit of sparkle to your Hari Raya outfit. (RM159.50)