Everyone celebrates their Eid with families. But I guess not everyone due to MCO. I have an international friend staying here, Malaysia and she celebrated Eid here, with her children, without her husband beside her.
But after all, we have to be thankful to get the chance to celebrate. Even with our own, with no family members around. Because Eid is the celebration for the Muslim's fasting struggles. It should be celebrated even just a small and simple celebration. Just with the sunnah will be fine too.
This year, I am thankful to be able to celebrate Eid with my mother, father, and some of my siblings. Even though we weren't enjoying such a lavish feast as previously, just having a complete meal for breakfast meant so much to me.
Just a day before Eid I got surprised by my friend studying overseas. She sent me a wonderful cake just to congratulate my family and me to celebrate Eid the next day. What a pretty soul of her, who kept reminding on appreciating people around her even she is miles away from them.
In the morning, mo was the busiest person in the kitchen. But for me? of course, I am ranked second, but not in charging the cooking part, because I am there to settle the load and non-stop dishes in the kitchen.
My mom and brother were busy handling the menu they are planning to. And it was a Nasi Arab special for a special day. Not to forget with the side dishes, rendang, ketupat, and lemang organised neatly on the table. Just to wait for the time to eat.
Even though no one was coming that day, we were still busy in the kitchen, celebrating the sunnah of being grateful and watching fresh cloth on such a blessed day.
Mom and my siblings were preparing for Eid prayer after settling all the dishes. It was the most magnificent time for everyone to witness, as the prayer was only conducted once a year.
Then, I rushed to my room to change into my new clothes. It was mint-green colour just exactly like my other siblings. Thank God we made it to matchy theme this year for the first time in my life. After everything settled, I took out the phone stand and rushed t the living room. My brother set up his phone stand to ensure that everyone was in the same frame.
You might assume we're ready for a family portrait, right? Sadly, it was wrong. We were calling all of my other siblings to inform them that they would be unable to return home due to the MCO.
Everyone was waiting for the video call that morning since my mom will be the one to host the call.
And yes, it was the chaotic video call ever on that morning. Nephews and siblings were both conquering the camera and it was such a memorable memory to be remembered.
But after all, it was such a blessing for everyone to stay connected o the first Eid even in a virtual way. Safety comes first! Here's my family's photo for this year Eid.
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