My last raya in UK (London)

6 May1989 – 1 syawal …H


It was Saturday. Thought it will be my last hari raya (eid mubarak) abroad (in UK) before i completed my study.



As usual, we went to Malaysia Hall to perform the prayer very early in the morning.It started at 9 am. We apologized each other after the prayer and followed by breakfast prepared by the cafe owner at Malaysia Hall compliment of Malaysia Students Department (MSD),London and few individuals.



11am..we went to nearby house in Central London- Abang Din (who worked at the MSD) ..wow..main menu- mee rebus!

then to Azmil’s house. This was the tradition we did when we celebrated the festives in London as that was the best time to visit friends and spent time together. Above all, we were treated with delicious the home-cooked food for the celebration. once a year ! Far away from home ie families and the close one.



Sunday 07May1989



My housemates agreed to host an Open House to all Malaysian friends from the same college. I took the opportunity to invite my only Asean muslim friend from the same college, Zarinah from Singapore. She took Psychology studies.

We had our gathering at our house up to lunch time. We subsequently went to another open house. We were invited to Din and Fuad’s house. It was an enjoyable day with lots of food. We had the chance to her some Hari raya songs from Malaysia.



At night, i had no choice but to rest and did some revision as my final year exam is forthcoming in early Jun 1989.

08May 1989 – 3syawal.


The eid mubarak celebration stopped for a while on the 3nd day as i have to go to college to do further revision for the final

exam.



09May 1989

Visited my friend at East Ham and the same time celebrated raya with him. Haniff- the law student from LSE

(London School of Economics). He is one of the famous lawyers in town. Anyone recognised him?

After eating, we had something different. We played Takraw(one of the favorite sports in Malaysia using the rattan ball) together