Hijrah! The Islamic New Year

Hi Folks,

got time to spare some of the keyboarding time for the blog... 

MAAL HIJRAH aka Islamic New Year

Yes, this Sunday officially marks the new year in the Islamic Calendar.  Of course that mean public holiday in Malaysia and most of Muslim majority countries.

Just like the normal (Gregorian) calendar, there are 12 months in the Islamic Calendar.  So this Sunday officially marks the 1st day in the month of Muharram.

For Muslims on the 1st day of Muharram, normally we don't go out and sing 'Auld Land Syne' or have a New Year party, but more of a special prayer for a better year in terms of health, wealth, career, marriage, family, etc.

It is also known that during Hijrah is when Prophet Muhammad traveled from Mecca to Medinah and start the new period of Islam.

What is special for Malaysia is that if the holiday falls on Sunday, then automatically Monday is a holiday.

Kewlness!!!!

MALAYSIA LOST

Yup they lost the Olympic qualifier to Syria.  Oh well, it could be the fatigue factor from the SEA Games.  One thing for sure the lads in our National Team is a 'determine' force and hope that they remain focus and who knows can take the Malaysian Football (soccer) to greater heights far better than its seniors and veterans!

The Right to Assembly....Political reform and openness

As promised by Prime Minister Najib, the government will introduce several reforms especially for the right of the citizen to assemble, repealing the so-called ancient or 'draconian' acts, and also providing students (21 year and above) to participate in politics.
It is a milestone for the country, but again lots of things to see and understand. 

Cheerios!