Amidst the conditioned weather by the Mediterranean breeze, under the open crystal clear sky brighten up by the glittering stars and witnessed by the nostalgic Palace of the last king of Egypt – King Farouk, alhamdullillah, we had our iftar served by the friendly crew of Helnan Montazah with the local but exclusive Egyptian cuisine.Iftar or breaking fast is one of the most awaited moments during Ramadhan especially for those who are fasting and it is said to be a gift given by Allah swt. It is advisable and sunnah (action verbally or physical or mentally following the one by the khatamal Nabiin Rasullullah saw) to start the iftar with dates – balaah or rotab or tamar and/or something sweet.
In Malaysia, we perform our Maghrib prayer together, than we continue with slightly heavy dinner. However, here in ELNG, the Iftar was a little bit elaborated with children games, cultural performances, clowns show and lucky draws. Honestly, sad to mention, the true spirit of Iftar which is considered an Ibadah and the holy month of Ramadhan in general had been diluted and smeared by these kinds of program.
This was our 2nd Ramadhan in Egypt - the land of the Anbiya'. Alhamdullillah, we, all seven of us managed to overcome this so called big examination of all Muslims with less hustles. We hope and prayed may Allah Rabbul Alamin accept our humble deeds and give us His Blessings.
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