Salam Lebaran - Eid Mubaraks

Salam Aidilfitri to all Muslims in the world. In a short while, during dawn, it will mark the end of Ramadan and the beginning of Syawal, the starting of Eid Celebrations for Muslims. This event is an annual event whereby Muslims around the world will celebrate their commitment to fasting successfully for 30 days and celebrate with new clothes and visiting one another to strengthen their ties.

In Southeast Asia, mainly, Malaysia,Indonesia,Singapore and Brunei, this festive day is celebrated joyously with colours, food and tradition. The malay baju Melayu or the traditional Malay clothing for men and the baju kebaya or Kurung for the Malay Ladies will be worn throughout their visiting to families and friends. The difference here is the Malay Tradition encourages forgiveness from one another and this is widely encouraged from all walks of life so as to forget the fast and forgive the mistakes done by one another and be closer than before.

Now, if this spirit of enemies becoming brothers and forgiving is currently being practiced by us here, wouldn't you call this the month of Love and Happiness?

It's Syawal and it will mean a lot to those who have fasted for 30 days. I do not understand when peple will say that they have difficulties in fasting for 30 days especially when children as young as 7 years old who have not reached puberty, are currently doing so. Well, its up to them and its between them and Allah.

Anyway, in a few hours time, Ramadan will move along. I love Ramadan and I hope that I will be able to see you again next year. May Allah bless us all. Selamat Hari Raya. Maaf Zahir Batin.