THE IFTAR SESSION AT JKM CHILDREN ACTIVITY CENTRE IN SKUDAI KIRI

16TH MARCH 2026 ~ An Iftar session was held at JKM [Jabatan Kebajikan Masyarakat] Children Activity Centre in Skudai Kiri. The main guests were the primary school children who were the active members of the centre. There were about 12 kids who were present to break fast together.

After breaking fast with dates, fruits and water, we performed Maghrib prayer before enjoying the heavier food.

Breaking fast together with friends could be more fun and hopefully could encourage them to carry on with fasting even at an early age. Congratulations to Mr. Wan Hasrin, the Supervisor of the centre for conducting the activity. The event ended at about 8:00 p.m. and I had to leave for my Terawikh prayers right after [at a nearby mosque.

THE IFTAR AND MOREH SESSION OUTSIDE

   14TH MARCH 2026    ~ An Iftar [breaking fast] date was set with my regular gastronomic buddy, Mr. Redzuan. The last time we met to enjoy good food was 24 days ago, one day before Ramadhan started.

In-house Soy Sauce

The chosen restaurant was Padi House located in Setia Eco Garden, a place that was far away from the crowd and traffic jam on a busy weekend as many people went out to shop and eat out as well. The place was dully occupied and it was a wise decision to make a reservation earlier in the afternoon.

I had been to one of its branches in Subang Jaya last year [READ HERE]. I just got to know about the existence of this restaurant in Johor Bahru recently.

Watermelon Juice

Fish Chips

Red Velvet Cake

Chicken Chop

We decided to get the Iftar Meal Set, and I could see many diners choosing the same option as well.

It was just a short sit-in session as we had to hurry for our series of prayers and we adjourned to the nearby Surau [as small scale community mosque].

Iced Milk Green Tea

Kaya Toast

After the Terawikh prayers, the one that are only performed in the month of Ramadhan, we then went for Moreh, the supper session specifically after the Terawikh prayers, at a Mamak called Thoufeeq in Taman Pulai Mutiara.

With just a few more days to go for fasting, that would be my last Iftar outside this year. Thanks to Mr. Redzuan for the time and company. Hopefully our gastronomic adventure will resume immediately after fasting ends.

THE FIRST IFTAR OUTSIDE FOR THIS YEAR 1447H

   27TH FEBRUARY 2026    ~ It was time for the annual Iftar [breaking fast] with Mr. Syazwan Shavarein and his family for this year. I have been invited every year since he was still in school [i.e. SMK Taman Universiti] many years ago. The venue this time was Impiana Hotel in Senai.

I was among the first to be in the dining hall as I wanted to avoid the traffic jam during after work rush hour. I saw someone familiar who was there much earlier, Miss Norzilah, another ex-student of the same school. She was with her company Iftar event.

live duo performance playing traditional music

As usual, too much food, too many choices and too little time, and limited space in the tummy for extra consumption. I had to excuse myself earlier as I wanted to go to the nearest mosque for the Terawikh prayers.

Thanks again to Mr. Syazwan and his family for another Iftar gathering. Only Allah may repay their kind and generous deed in the month of Ramadhan.