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 OVERNIGHT PACKAGE THAT WAS SPOTTED OUTSIDE THE HOUSE EARLY IN THE MORNING

13TH MARCH 2026 ~ I only spotted the package perching on the shoe rack outside the front door early in the morning at about 7:00 a.m. The parcel must have arrived the day or night before with no notification from the courier man. It was from Puan Rozida Mohd. Ramli, a friend of UPM TESL Class of 1993.

Thanks tu Puan Rozida for the variety of instant DIY food products for me to try later. Your kind gesture is truly appreciated.

SPECIAL DELIVERY FOR MY IFTAR TODAY

I received food for my Iftar, breaking fast, specially delivered to my house. It was from a friend of UPM TESL Class of 1993, Puan Hanna Sheikh Mokhtar. The food came as a surprise, about half an hour before breaking the fast time.

Looking at the portion of both the Chicken Curry and Fried Kuey Tiaw, they could be my meals for a few days.

Thanks to Puan Hanna for her kind gesture. Only Allah may repay her kindness in this holy month of Ramadhan.

TWO MORE BOXES FOR EID ARRIVED TODAY

Two more boxes were sent today to my house in the afternoon, definitely for the upcoming Eid celebration. The first one was obviously from my Chinese ex-colleagues of SMK Taman Universiti. They had sent the package from the same company before a few times before this.

The second one came from a friend of UPM TESL Class of 1993, Puan Zarinamahnum Alias. She is one of the regular gift senders for Eid for all these years.

Thank you to all my friends for all the items sent. I am truly touched by the kind gestures.

 

THE SIGNS OF THE COMING OF EID UL-FITRI

There were already signs Eid is just around the corner. I start to receive goodies from friends.

Cookies from Puan Radziah Hassan, an ex-colleague of SMK Dato' Jaafar.

Fruit Cake from Puan Sim Poh Mun, an ex-colleague of SMK Dato' Jaafar.

Another bottle of cookies but not from an ex-colleague, but from my gastronomic adventure buddy, Mr. Redzuan.

We have already fasted for 20 days for the year 1447 Hijrah [Muslim Calendar], another 9 or 10 more days to go.

 

THE PACKAGE THAT WAS COURIERED TO MY HOUSE FOR RAMADHAN

My first couriered package for Ramadan arrived today. It was from Puan Hayati Burkhan, a friend of UPM TESL Class of 1993.

As you can see, the content of the box was something rare and believe it or not, I had earlier anticipated what was I about to receive when I was told by my friend to expect a package to be sent to me.

Thanks to Puan Hayati Burkhan for her generosity. Only Allah may repay her kind gesture in this holy month of Ramadhan, the month of giving.