A Quiet Eid in Kuala Lumpur
It is the seventh day of Syawal, and we spent the Eid Fitr period entirely — well, almost — in Kuala Lumpur. Brendan returned from Kuching on 26 April for a ten day break, and apart from a sleepover at a friend’s place, he too spent most of the time at home.
A Trip to Pavilion… and an Unpleasant Ride
We did make one outing to Pavilion Kuala Lumpur to enjoy the festive decorations, but the experience was dampened by an unpleasant Grab ride. With most riders and drivers leaving the city for the long holiday, the quality of service took a noticeable dip.
Raya Arrived Early
Everyone expected Hari Raya Aidilfitri to fall on Tuesday, 2 May, so it came as a shock when it was announced a day earlier. Overnight, the city erupted into frantic last minute shopping and a massive exodus out of Kuala Lumpur.
We did not join the exodus. Instead, we listened to story after story of nightmarish traffic jams along every major highway leaving the city.
A Simple Raya for Us
On the first day of Hari Raya, we took a drive to Morib Beach while Brendan stayed over at a friend’s place. A few days later, he flew back to Kuching. We spent the sixth day of Syawal at one of our favourite nearby malls, enjoying the quiet atmosphere.
A Pause in Our Vlogs
Out of respect for our Muslim friends, we will only resume our regular vlog posts at the end of the month of Syawal. It feels right to give space to the celebrations and family gatherings happening all around us.
A Small Reminder
Not wanting to be a wet blanket, but we would like to gently remind everyone that while masks are optional outdoors, they are still mandatory indoors. Stay safe and considerate.
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📍 Location:
Kuala Lumpur International Airport - https://goo.gl/maps/wtfnfoY9DAjzB8wG7
Pavilion Kuala Lumpur - https://g.page/pavilionmall-kuala-lumpur?share
Morib Beach - https://goo.gl/maps/dDjDV7MYSV6ZNyG98
Sunway Putra Mall - https://goo.gl/maps/2owgFVh6WpvHZUZX6
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