Selamat Hari Raya AidilFitri

 Hari Selasa selalu disebut,
Sudah sedia jadual bergilir;
Aidilfitri kita semua sambut,
Usah terlebih, usah membazir.

Hari-hari menadah doa,
Suci doa sesudah salam;
Aidilfitri hari yang bahagia,
Hari kemenangan umat Islam.

In a few days time, all Muslims on the globe will celebrate Eidil Fitri. This year, the celebration is different for me as compared to last years. It is totally a new environment and it is the day I met new friends from different countries.

Living in a such non-Muslim country during Ramadhan taught me great patience of observing fasting and other ibadah. During my stay in Osaka, I reflected  that being as minority  actually Muslims  could be strong ties if they really practice the quality of brotherhood despite of different backgrounds. My feeling was moved to all Muslim neighbors at Ibaraki Toyokawa  area who are supportive each other and especially continuously welcome to join iftar jamai, congregational prayers and kulliyah programs.

Of course, this coming Syawal I would miss my mother, father, family, friends, teachers and acquaintances in Malaysia. At this time, I would guess many of them already balik kampung and busy some preparations for Aid celebration. Here,  this Syawal would be modest celebration among Malaysians and others. Perhaps, I would miss their presence, the get together, the smiles and the laughter. But, I believe there are new friends and faces around despite of my absence and others too.

To my beloved Mak, Ayah and familes,
To all my teachers,
To my friends, acquantances,
To all Malaysians,

With much sincerity and humbleness, I wish you Selamat Hari Raya Aidilfitri and Maaf Zahir Batin.

I may pause my posting for couple of days due to the celebration mood. Will keep all of you informed with possible colourful stories soon.

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Satu syawal menjelang tiba,
Takbir bergema menggegar jiwa, Sekiranya ada salah dan dosa, Ampun dipinta di hari mulia. Selamat Hari Raya Aidilfitri daripada saya di perantauan, Osaka University, Jepun.