If you are a Malaysian, you will know that we celebrate lots of festivals or events the whole year round, at any opportunity that come our way. Most of the celebrations have an array of food in tow. Malaysians simply love food, no wonder our nation is facing the problem of obesity which gives bountiful business returns to slimming outlets, slimming gadgets producers and so-called slimming health drinks or nutrition.
Now is yet another celebration for Muslims which is Hari Raya Aidilfitri. Here, most of us will join in the festive mood by visiting Muslim friends and enjoying the delicacies served in their homes. I couldn't resist the allure of rendang especially 'rendang tok' with ketupat and lemang. Simply yummy !!! Other than that, cookies, 'kerepek' and sweet delicacies are a norm to welcome visitors. Nowadays, it's a bit difficult to see traditional titbits in urban homes e.g. "batang buruk", "wajik" and "cakar ayam". Usually, there will be a fusion of food i.e. Western & Eastern food. Then, there's the 'duit raya' (money) for children, something like 'angpows' as in Chinese New Year. You could see the adaptation of the red packets practiced by the Chinese in different designs to cater to the Muslim community and its celebration.
At such occasion, we forget our differences and appreciate more about the similarities among us. I personally feel that when we put our differences aside and recognize each other more as fellow human beings, the world would be a better place to live. So, no matter what colour, race, religion or status...we are of the same kind, that is humankind.
TO ALL MUSLIMS.....SELAMAT HARI RAYA & MAAF ZAHIR BATIN !!!
TO EVERYONE....... MAY YOU BE WELL & HAPPY ALWAYS !!!
Prescription : Hello.....your blood and mine is also red.....
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