Many people
did ask me how it is to be a Muslim in Europe. My answer is that there is
nothing like a specific country that will make you a better Muslim.
TRUE: your
environment can make it easy or the contrary, it has an impact, I agree. But I believe that your faith,
your ethics are within yourself. How good you are as a human being, as a believer
isn’t a matter of borders. If you change according to where you are, then you should evaluate yourself. How weak or strong is your faith ?
In Germany,
we do fast like in any other place- even for a longer time – and celebrate Eid
as good as possible as we don’t have a day off on Eid. Employees must take a LEAVE and kids a day off from school. It is 100% YOU who have to put the effort
to bring that festive mood in your house, because around you there isn’t any sign of celebration.
For the 3rd "episode", lets go to SIMI's PLACE where she did host the Eid party [heyyy and
I was there too]. In addition
of our own pleasure, showing our kids the importance of this day is one
of the aim.
Simi, her hubby Ajax and their two lovely kids, Liya and Amil, are settled in Germany. Their ROOTS -both cult and cultural- aren’t left behind. The kids juggle between Malayalam language classes and the madrassah (religious education school). So yes. If there is a will, there is way.
She is one
of my BESTIES in Germany. It is always a pleasure to go to her place. As a good host she is, she will make you feel comfortable and there is always something special to eat [by the way we are all foodies].
Together, we have our small group counting 6 CRAZY HEADS including me! Time flies when we gather. Ma sha Allah.
Together, we have our small group counting 6 CRAZY HEADS including me! Time flies when we gather. Ma sha Allah.
Synopsis of that day.
This year in Germany, Eid took place on a Friday. After the prayer we -malayalees from different cities- gathered at her new built house. Snacks, food, drinks, we all brought an item, in order to participate and make it as homely as possible. The Eid lunch was fabulous and the biriyanee was to die for.
This year in Germany, Eid took place on a Friday. After the prayer we -malayalees from different cities- gathered at her new built house. Snacks, food, drinks, we all brought an item, in order to participate and make it as homely as possible. The Eid lunch was fabulous and the biriyanee was to die for.
We were all
wearing new clothes. After a heavy lunch, the guys enjoyed the garden whereas
the girls found happiness in laying down on a bed chating and giggling like school girls. We made ourselves
comfortable by changing our new Eid dress to something more casual. We felt at home.
The tea
time was really fun with many snack items. Then, we enjoyed the lovely weather
in the garden by taking selfies, pulling each other’s leg [of course], putting
henna on our hands.
The party ended after dinner, meaning: we emptied the big biriyanee pot. :)
The party ended after dinner, meaning: we emptied the big biriyanee pot. :)
Enough
said, let’s hear my dear Simi.Thank you dear for participating to these series ! xoxo
1-Presentation
Name: Simi Shoukath
Hails from: Ernakulam, Kerala
Currently: Germany
Occupation: Looking after family
Occupation: Looking after family
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My dearest Simi with her hubby Ajax - May Allah bless you- Ameen |
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Simi's house and her kids joined by her nephew Yaseen |
2- Show us your Eid
outfit, where did you buy it from? Why this outfit? Any specific reason?
The one that I was planning to wear was a gift from my dear husband when we
went to Bangalore last December. The one that I actually wore was gifted to me
by a dear friend in Kuwait. So both were gifts.The reason
why I didn't wear this is because it was too hot on that day and being the host
of the party I had lot of work, so I decided to wear something more convenient. So this was the dress I planned to wear.
3-What do you consider as MUST on your Eid day?
There are a couple of things that i insist on Eid. One is new dress, at
least for kids, Festive food that is biryanee. We all take a day off and stay at
home on Eid day. I did this when I was working and I insist that kids stay at
home now on Eid day.
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Biriyanee by Ameenah - YUMMMM |
4- Yesteryear's Eid or nowadays celebration?
(Differences, habits, which one does you prefer the most)
I think one cannot compare your childhood Eid with Eid nowadays especially
if you are living in a western country. If we don't make a conscious effort to
make it special, it could be passed on as any other day which never happens in
our home land. And here, of course we miss our parents, siblings and all the
Eid rituals we had as a kid. But one thing I learned from this year's Eid is
that if you have the right company and the mind to make it special, it could be
made as special as our childhood Eid. [Aww, now that was really sweet and I do share this point with you my friend]
5- How special was your Eid this year?
I would say this year’s Eid was one of the best Eid I had since I left
kerala in 2000. This time I had both my siblings with family in our new home to
celebrate Eid with us. More over I had some of my best friends and their family
who also joined us for all the fun. We had a party of almost 25 adults and 10
kids at home. Special thanks to my dear friends Ameenah, Nimi, Shabu, Femi and
Rincy who made all the food for the party. It was indeed an unforgettable day
for me, thanks to you girls.
This was a small flash back for
me and I must say I will always cherish this Eid. Being far from your parents,
such gathering is heart filling.
Masha'allah <3 Beautiful gathering @home sweet home <3 cute piece of writing Nami. God Bless <3
ReplyDeletekavitha, you made my day. Than you so much dear. xoxo
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