As I'm writing this in the comfort of my room, the sounds of Takbiran from the mosques around my house are echoing from different sides. It's that time of the year again - Eve of Hari Raya where people celebrate the end of the fasting month through the Takbiran. Which is something I always look forward to every year. The atmosphere, everything about tonight.
So well to all Muslims out there, I just wanna wish you a Happy Hari Raya Idul Fitri or Eid Mubarak. Minal Aidin Walfa Izin, Mohon Maaf Lahir dan Batin! Do forgive me if I have in any way offended or hurt you, for the past one year.
It occurs to me that well, even though I'm not a Muslim I truly enjoy listening to the sounds of the Takbiran. Perhaps because I live in a Muslim country and you're surrounded by these wonderful traditions. And you begin to appreciate and embrace them. I always love how in one night everyone is united. Everyone goes to the mosques for takbiran and also one by one they seek forgiveness to everybody around them. In one true spirit.
Well this doesn't apply to Islam only. Practically I love religion festivities and traditions - how everyone gathered in one occasion to do a particular thing. In one spirit. Just like Chinese New Year where everyone returns home for a reunion dinner/lunch. Deepavali where the Hindus makes Kolam (right spelling?) and decorate their house with lights. Christmas where the Christians go to churches for masses. All in one event or festival!
That's the human spirit I suppose. And when all of us embrace these cultures and traditions, instead of comparing, and trying to tell each other which is the more righteous one, the world will be a more beautiful and peaceful place.
Alright I think I'll stop here for now. Can't believe it's already August. Gonna be an awesome month!
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