Shahrul Nizar and Norini with their children, Adam Aarez, 13, Azzim Aarez, 10, Nur Zara Sofea, 9, and four-month-old baby boy Aqeef Aarez. Photo: The Star/Izzrafiq Alias“It’s a family bonding time, especially over food during sahur and iftar since during the day, we’re busy working or the children are studying, ” says Shahrul.
“For iftar, we usually have rice and dishes such as tom yum soup, ayam kurma, ayam masak merah, and others. Usually the rice is cooked at home but the dishes and kuih-muih for breaking fast, we’ll get from the Ramadan bazaar on weekdays, ” he says, adding that it’s their way of supporting the vendors in the community.Prayers before breaking fast during iftar. Photo: The Star/Izzrafiq AliasBut not only does the family have their meals together, Shahrul and Norini also cook together.
Usually about 10 days before Raya, the family will start making the Raya goodies – including semprit, chocolate chip cookies, and other assorted cakes, cookies and tarts – which the children love.Family bonding time with good food during iftar. Photo: The Star/Izzrafiq AliasFor the couple, Ramadan this year will not be so different from last year since the pandemic is still ongoing, with restrictions on inter-state travel still in place.
Both their families are in Perak: Shahrul’s parents live in Sungkai, while Norini’s father and sister are in Teluk Intan and they haven’t been back to visit for months. Shahrul,who is also vice chairman of their residents’ association known as Persatuan Penduduk Taman Desa Restu Sepang, says that every year they provide iftar for the residents and also duit raya for the children.
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