I totally missed greeting New Year's Day, again. Today is first day of Muharram, the beginning of the Muslim calendar. I didn't realise it at the time, but I ended up spending it with some of my closest and dearest friends, in a decadent feast of chicken and cheesecake. I missed the 'other' New Year's day because I had some issues to sort out, and I was anticipating this opportunity to do the things one does on New Year's Day, whichever calendar you're celebrating.
What does one do in anticipation of a new year?
Reflection is the all-time favourite, but when the threat of the pull of the past peeks through, it's better to focus on the future. This year, I concentrated on reading through the reminder emails of what one can do to celebrate the month of Muharram.
I won't list them all here, but skimming through, it's all about cleansing the soul and helping others that are less fortunate. The first one is simple enough to be doable (e.g. fasting on the 10th day of Muharram) and thanks to Maria, I have some ideas of how to do the second one.
If only I can get over my tummy ache... (oh why do I keep on doing this to myself??!!)
Posted by Najah Nasseri at 2004年02月22日 01:42 | TrackBackSame here. First time Awal Muharram during the weekend. Selamat tahun baru. Doa akhir tahun tak sepat baca, doa awal tahun pun jadik lah ...
Posted by: Uncle Han at 2004年02月23日 00:47selamat tahun baru kak najah.. anyway i stumbled upon your blog by chance n i realised you were my ssp's senior..i was a mere f1 lah masa you f5. so you prob. dont have any idea la siapa :).okla, saja nak say hi..
Posted by: wan at 2004年02月23日 04:26Happy new year, Najah. My He continue to bless you with His love and faithfulness.
Posted by: pickyin at 2004年02月23日 12:51Mmm...I spent it with my family, aunts included, visiting a very ill relative in Hospital Melaka. We ended up greeting the New Year (and doa-ing) in the car on the way back...
Selamat Tahun Hijrah Baru, dear. Good things to all of us, one prays.
Posted by: Zsarina at 2004年02月25日 14:22