Gnome’s Place

It’s that time of year again! No, not the time to put up flags on your car or home. This is much more important than just showing your patriotism . The time of fasting is upon us people!

Yes, the sacred month of Ramadhan is here again. A meaningful and blessed month that was given by Allah to us. I love this month so much. I don’t know why, but somehow, it brings a kind of happiness that i cannot explain. No, it’s not about the food (SOME of the time).

The muslim community in Malaysia somehow comes alive during this month. The mosque,suraus and madrasahs lights up and brings a comfortable feeling to people that is passing by it or going in it. The night prayer (after Isya’) or tarawikh is an addition ‘feature’ during the fasting month. Every night of tawarikh has it’s own meanings and ‘after-life advantages’ towards Muslims who commit in doing it.Ramadhan is also a month where you find people being nice. I think Allah put something in the air to make us feel this way thus being nice and considered towards others.

Other than that, there’s the bazaar Ramadhan. Which is somewhat like a pasar malam but it’s in the evening, around 4-7pm only. This somewhat has become a tradition to me and my family to go to the bazaar Ramadhan and search for kuihs and side menus for our breaking of fast.

There’s also the fireworks ( i don’t know the english translation for bunga api :P)

Those are just the side ‘offering’ of Ramadhan, don’t forget the main reason why Allah blessed us with this beautiful month.

Happy Ramadhan To All Muslims!!

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