So, this is my first year celebrating Eid here in Cardiff. Thought I've been here since last year, this is my first time celebrating it. I have no idea why I did not celebrate it last year. Probably because I did not have a clue when was it.
So, this year's Eid was on Friday. Me and my housemate, Aiman went for Eid prayer at the local community centre. There were loads of people especially postgrads, Malaysian families who have resided here in Cardiff and a few undergrads. It started with the takbir, the prayer then a bit of khutbah. Later, something which is a must to ALL MALAYSIANS......FOOD!!! hahahaha. Yes, we Malaysians are known to love food, especially when they are free! Booyeah!! However, I only stayed for awhile since I have tutorials at noon.
Later that day, my friend Fauziah, a Bruneian asked me to cook rendang for her. At first I was a bit reluctant due to laziness to cook! haha...But then, I decided to cook. I was nervous since this is my first time cooking it. Plus, there are a couple of ingredients that cannot be found here in Cardiff. But anyhow... this is the result!! tadaaa!!
My First Ever Rendang Daging!
So kire jadilah.... since all of my friends who tried it said its delicious! haha.... pphheeww!
On Saturday, I was invited to a couple of open houses. But I only managed to go to Zu's open house due to timing issue. No regrets for going since the food is amazing!!! Nasi minyak with ayam masak merah! My absolute favourite!!!! (tambah 2 kali kowt..x malu kan!) hahaha... and they have plenty of mouthwatering desserts!!
Told ya the food was amazing!! Plus there was Shepperds Pie!! Another of my favourite!!
And these are the some of the new people I got to know during the open house. I just know them now since they don't really hang out with other Malaysians in the society.
Me and my housemate Vin Lum
On Sunday, there is a big kenduri held by Cardiff Keluarga, the Malaysian postgrads society. But everyone was invited. Who doesn't wanna go when you have free food! Plenty of food and they are all delicious!!
So, after the kenduri, a few of my friends came home to have some rendang and chill out, have a good laugh...
So, that was how I celebrated Eid in Cardiff for the first time!! The Malaysian Society is gonna hold another massive kenduri this weekend so will post an update later. It is acceptable to put on weight this time of year right?? hahaha. Till the next time. Tada!!
