Here's to all my Muslim friends who are celebrating the end of Ramadan.
Why do I choose this topic today? Well.. I haven't been keeping track with this important month for the Islamic religion ever since I left Singapore. Not that there aren't any Muslims in Croatia but I believe they belong to the minority (Bosnian Muslims). There are no mosques like one would see in Singapore. (In Singapore, one can find a Muslim Mosque, Indian Temple and Christian Church on the same street and even side by side.)
It's odd not to hear prayers like I used to when I was living in the northern part of Singapore where the Muslim population is more dominant. It's odd not to hear someone telling us not to eat in their presence when they are fasting.
For my part of the town, the Mayor has plans to build a Mosque for the Muslim minorities. This must be a big step for the Muslim population in Croatia which has been ignored for ages.
To end my post, well wishes for all Muslims out there. In Singapore, the end of Ramadan is celebrated by the important Hari Raya Puasa! So Selamat Hari Raya Puasa!! :)
Why do I choose this topic today? Well.. I haven't been keeping track with this important month for the Islamic religion ever since I left Singapore. Not that there aren't any Muslims in Croatia but I believe they belong to the minority (Bosnian Muslims). There are no mosques like one would see in Singapore. (In Singapore, one can find a Muslim Mosque, Indian Temple and Christian Church on the same street and even side by side.)
It's odd not to hear prayers like I used to when I was living in the northern part of Singapore where the Muslim population is more dominant. It's odd not to hear someone telling us not to eat in their presence when they are fasting.
For my part of the town, the Mayor has plans to build a Mosque for the Muslim minorities. This must be a big step for the Muslim population in Croatia which has been ignored for ages.
To end my post, well wishes for all Muslims out there. In Singapore, the end of Ramadan is celebrated by the important Hari Raya Puasa! So Selamat Hari Raya Puasa!! :)
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i missed you!
Didn't realise that it's the end of the Muslim fasting month. I was at a Muslim restaurant the other day near Bayswater area to find it deserted.
Was happily tucking into my food when the place was suddenly filled with hungry people whose fasting has just ended for the day...
Hello Piebuko!! Big hugs!
CK where have you been?
Yeah.. it takes a tremendous amount of willpower to fast for an entire month. I admire how Muslims are so devoted to their religion since I was young.
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