Most of you know that I’ve been fasting for the past month. Today is the last day of Ramadan, and even though (honestly) there are part o me that relieved the fasting part of it is over, but there are part of me that’s really sad that it is over. Ramadan is a holy month for Muslim, it is the month that all sins are forgiven, the time where we truly can redeem our self and reborn as new person that is sin free.
Tomorrow is EID or Eid Ul-Fitr [Eid in Arabic means festivity, whilst Fitr means purity] so to sum up its mean the festivity of purity. Victory is another word use a lot during the festivity. EID is also the day of forgiveness, the celebrations involved apologizing to others and forgiving those who have hurt you in turn.
This holy month always brings a mixed feeling for me. I have many – many fun loving memories of my childhood especially during this holiday. The house is glowing with decoration and the smells of the traditional holiday food cooking in the kitchen….
My Mom normally already picks the new prettiest clothes for us to wear for the celebration tomorrow and I can’t wait to wear it! That night all of the kids at the neighborhood come out and play and we chant Takbir – glory and praise to Allah, we play fireworks … it’s like a whole block party, even better, it’s the whole nationwide party cause majority of Indonesian is Muslim and we all celebrate EID!
Tonight the EID eve or end of Ramadan is one of the best night for me to have as a child… the whole atmosphere seems to filled with love, happiness, laughter, with Takbir always at the background. Can’t wait for tomorrow, the EID where after prayer we went and visit relatives asking for forgiveness and for us kids, we’ll get money!!! YAY!
To me, EID is a very beautiful holiday, it’s about thanksgiving, forgiveness and charity. No gift exchange involves, no material stuff. All pure humanitarian holiday from the heart. We supposed to ask forgiveness from each other. This is the year where I know I have the best parents ever. They will humbly ask forgiveness from us – their child. It’s always makes me cry when my mom and my dad will hugs me and ask for forgiveness – sincerely.
I mention earlier how I feel a bit down because again I spend holiday away from home… here in this place, where even most of my friend doesn’t share my excitement of this holiday – gosh I’m such a baby! I look at my family’s picture on Facebook on how the holiday is back home and it’s always bring tears….
Beside the normal pray I said, I also pray for peace and little hope maybe I will be given a change to celebrate next holiday with my family and share that special moment with my two girls. Amien.
Eid Mubarak to you all.
Sunflowerslady 
Just this morning I looked on the calendar and commented to my husband that tomorrow marked the end of Ramadan and of my friend, Sendie Lou’s, fasting!!!! I have such admiration for what you do during this time and have learned so much more about your faith from your blog. Thank YOU for that! I can imagine it is very difficult to be away from family during times like this but you can make your own traditions with your sweet children that they will remember like you remember from your own childhood.Blessings and peace to you, my friend. 🙂
Awww… thank you Beth Ann!! It’s difficult to be away but I’m also blessed with great friends around me and you guys my blogging friend who keep on encouraging me!! THANK YOU!!
I thought fasting ending a few posts ago so please forgive me! I knew Ramadan went on longer but did not realize the fasting continued…It must be very hard to spend the holiday away from your family and I will hope along with you that next year you and your whole family will be together. I’m sure, you made this years Ramadan very special for your children and husband creating memories for them from the wonderful memories you have tucked away.
Love and Light.
xx
I’m just such a cry baby when it comes to my family. I’m spoil!!! 🙂 I did try to make this day special and Tyra told me it’s the best holiday ever!!
Pingback: Musing: Roasting Marshmallows, My Sweet Mom, & Sweet Award