Selamat Hari Raya to everyone… I just can’t believe it’s Hari Raya now and this my 2nd day Raya here in UK particularly in London. Today is a 1st day Hari Raya celebration in Brunei. It’s passed midnight here in London and I’m listening to Pelangi FM where Bruneian started their Takbir Raya live at the Mosque.
The feeling is just so SAYU though we celebrated Raya 2 days earlier. Nevertheless, my Raya celebration in London has been so great despite being away from family. It's better than nothing. I wouldn’t imagine my self stuck in my cabin in Portsmouth on 1st day of Raya.
Last Monday was our last day of Puasa here in UK and I never expected Syawal moon would be sighted as I was not ready mentally. I was laying on my bed reading a magazine while waiting for Sungkai when PW Yaakub rang me saying that Tomorrow (Tuesday), would be Raya. I jumped out from bed and got surprised. Then I phoned Fahmi and we planned up to depart to London together tonight. Then I had my last Sungkai in Dining Hall with my Raya eve smile.
I felt so happy that Hari Raya is emerging and at the same time, felt so sad that Ramadhan is over. Cycled to Portsmouth Mosque to pay for Zakat of 4 pound. It was quiet and I said to myself, I’m gonna miss this mosque so much. Packed my stuff and took a train to London Waterloo Station along with my bike. Met Fahmi at station by 2230H and we grabbed a taxi going to Lt Kol Abg Abas apartment at Lancaster Gate. The apartment was so big and we were welcomed by the family. Great and sweet family.
1st day Hari Raya here in UK on Tuesday, 01 Oct 08 / 01 Syawal 1429 meant a lot to me. Dressed up in my favourite white Baju Melayu, Sinjang and Songkok. Fahmi and I walked to Brunei Hall when we arrived there early by 0730H and was quiet. After sometimes, other Bruneian started to appear and we had Takbir Raya down at basement. I couldn’t believe that I made my ever first Takbir Raya that lovely morning in public and felt so great and sayu sekali. After takbir, we had open house makan in Brunei Hall with lovely food and kueh Raya. Alhamdulilah, my 1st day is celebrated with others though not around my family. I met Affendi who is taking his Master in Wales there and then we moved to Brunei High Comm for an open house. Food served was excellent along with Kambing and Serunding. There was Kek Tapak Kuda in London. Yahuuuuuuuuuuu at least felt like home. On my 2nd day Raya, we went out to open house at Brunei Embassy’s house Kensington Garden. Great food with Sateh.
I have been listening lagu Raya from Pelangi FM and witnessed Sembayang Raya live now. I wish SELAMAT HARI RAYA, MAAF ZAHIR BATIN to my family at home and friends wishing everyone a wonderful Hari Raya celebration this year.
The feeling is just so SAYU though we celebrated Raya 2 days earlier. Nevertheless, my Raya celebration in London has been so great despite being away from family. It's better than nothing. I wouldn’t imagine my self stuck in my cabin in Portsmouth on 1st day of Raya.
Last Monday was our last day of Puasa here in UK and I never expected Syawal moon would be sighted as I was not ready mentally. I was laying on my bed reading a magazine while waiting for Sungkai when PW Yaakub rang me saying that Tomorrow (Tuesday), would be Raya. I jumped out from bed and got surprised. Then I phoned Fahmi and we planned up to depart to London together tonight. Then I had my last Sungkai in Dining Hall with my Raya eve smile.
I felt so happy that Hari Raya is emerging and at the same time, felt so sad that Ramadhan is over. Cycled to Portsmouth Mosque to pay for Zakat of 4 pound. It was quiet and I said to myself, I’m gonna miss this mosque so much. Packed my stuff and took a train to London Waterloo Station along with my bike. Met Fahmi at station by 2230H and we grabbed a taxi going to Lt Kol Abg Abas apartment at Lancaster Gate. The apartment was so big and we were welcomed by the family. Great and sweet family.
1st day Hari Raya here in UK on Tuesday, 01 Oct 08 / 01 Syawal 1429 meant a lot to me. Dressed up in my favourite white Baju Melayu, Sinjang and Songkok. Fahmi and I walked to Brunei Hall when we arrived there early by 0730H and was quiet. After sometimes, other Bruneian started to appear and we had Takbir Raya down at basement. I couldn’t believe that I made my ever first Takbir Raya that lovely morning in public and felt so great and sayu sekali. After takbir, we had open house makan in Brunei Hall with lovely food and kueh Raya. Alhamdulilah, my 1st day is celebrated with others though not around my family. I met Affendi who is taking his Master in Wales there and then we moved to Brunei High Comm for an open house. Food served was excellent along with Kambing and Serunding. There was Kek Tapak Kuda in London. Yahuuuuuuuuuuu at least felt like home. On my 2nd day Raya, we went out to open house at Brunei Embassy’s house Kensington Garden. Great food with Sateh.
I have been listening lagu Raya from Pelangi FM and witnessed Sembayang Raya live now. I wish SELAMAT HARI RAYA, MAAF ZAHIR BATIN to my family at home and friends wishing everyone a wonderful Hari Raya celebration this year.
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