Thursday, September 30, 2010

The End Of Syawal...

Almond Cookies that I have baked...

Traditional Pineapple Tarts -old time favourites

A beautiful Ramadhan in my kampung- village
( I was born and bred here )


The lights of Eid- Pelita Raya at my Grandpa's House- Villa Sentosa



Syawal is going to end real soon .... So starts the beginning of another year before Ramadhan comes around. This is the month where open houses are held during each and every weekend. But I am still longing for Syawal of yesteryears, Syawal means you can just come and visit your friends whenever time permits you. The beginning of Syawal for me, was a real havoc. I didn't have to relax, being in my parents' house means- I am going to be at the end of the kitchen, preparing food and drinks for the throng of relatives during the first, second, third and so on Raya days. They came in drove- kids, adults and teenagers... but that is the meaning of Raya or Eid for the southeners (Southern states of Negeri Sembilan, Malacca and Johor). Being a Southener, I think friends could just give me a call and state the day and time they are coming- because I would not do any of the open houses' occassions, as I would like to entertain friends whole-heartedly. Call me, a nostalgic freak.. and I am willing ......
It's a Southern Raya for me, indeed.

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