Back home & Eid Mubarak

Eid Mubarak to all my Muslim friends! It is lovely to spend Eid at home with my family and friends. But I also miss my friends from Edinburgh, though most of them are back home too, and hope that they have a lovely Eid as well.

Will write more soon but for now, I can smell the spices from my mom's cooking as she's preparing all the traditional dishes for tomorrow's Eid. I'll have to follow my nose...

Looking forward to ...

going home. By this time Tuesday, I will be back in Singapore, to spend Eid with the family. I'll be meeting Ilex for the first time too. I've to thank my dad for this wonderful gift.

Second Ramadhan in Edinburgh

Today is the middle of Ramadhan and this is my second Ramadhan here. The difference between this Ramadhan and last year's is stark. Perhaps, last Ramadhan, the excitement of starting a new course and making new friends made it seemed less lonely. On the other hand, because of the course and adjustment period, I couldn't really concentrate on the worship aspects of Ramadhan.

This Ramadhan, it feels different. First, I have the time to sit and read the Qur'an as well as do my night prayers without worrying what time I have to get up the next day. However, it is a sad time too. I miss my family and friends, including those who had just gone home. This Ramadhan is turning out to be a lonely one. I guess that makes it easier to concentrate on the spiritual aspect of Ramadhan.

Whatever it is, I pray that this Ramadhan brings blessings to all Muslims.