THE 5TH DAY OF EID 1447H

The first guests of the day were Mr. Ahmad Fadillah Mohd. Aris, my ex-Budiman classmate of SMS Muar, and his wife and two daughters. They were here for Eid and stopped by to visit me for Eid before going back home to Kepala Batas, Penang.

They were still interested to visit my backyard garden under the hot afternoon sun.

The second group that came in the afternoon was Puan Humairah Harun who was accompanied by her husband and four children. Humairah is an ex-student of SMK Taman Universiti [SPM batch 2004, I think] and I taught her English when she was in Form 1 and 2.

It is always a pleasure to see old friends and ex-students once in a while, and Eid is one of the best times to get reconnected.

THE 4TH DAY OF EID 1447H

 

The regular Eid visitors who came to visit were four siblings ex-students [of SMK Taman Universiti] with their family members. They had been visiting since they were in school and I thought they would stop coming when their father passed away 3 years ago, but I was wrong.

Thanks to Mr. Harith, Mr. Hasif, Ms. Nurul Naziha, Mr. Hussin [an ex-student who got married to Ms. Naziha] and Ms. Nadira who were here with their mother, two other siblings, spouses and their children. The number of the members had increased this year actually.

Hope to see the whole group again for Eid next year.

ATTENDING A WEDDING RECEPTION ON THE THIRD DAY OF EID

I attended the wedding reception of the son of Mr. Azmi and Pn. Izzati Syafinaz Abullah, held at their house in Taman Pulai Indah. Puan Izzati is an ex-colleague of SMK Taman Universiti. The groom, Mr. Faris, who was still a toddler at that time 30 years ago, used to tag along his mother when she came to school.

It was the third day of Eid and I had started my optional 6-day Fasting so I did not eat at the reception. However, the mother of the groom packed some food for me to break fast, to my delight.

Thank you Puan Izzati and Mr. Azmi for inviting me. Hope to be invited again for similar event for their other children in the future.

 

THE LAST BATCH OF RAMADHAN/EID GIFTS ARRIVED

On the last week of Ramadhan, the last batch of gifts arrived, sent my friends of UPM TESL Class of 1993.

#1: From Puan Sharon Taty Mokhtar

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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.