For the past one month Muslims have been fasting through the holy month of “Ramadan” and during this period, they fast from sunrise to sunset. As such most office workers and school children are allowed home early to prepare for the breaking of fast. This means heavy movement and traffic gridlock in the hours prior to it as people try to be home in time to celebrate with family members.
Today is Hari Raya Puasa, it marks the end of the fasting month, and the start of the month of “Syawal". This sees a heavy exodus of people leaving the city for their hometowns of origin to celebrate with kin. Here is where “balik kampong” takes on its full meaning. It also means the city takes a break from the usual humdrum of the rat race as offices and schools close for two days. This year Hari Raya Puasa falls on Sunday, and it is an extended weekend, and therefore a good excuse for non-Muslims to get away too!
I normally will not drive into the hotspots of the city, avoiding them like the plague. Not today, as I take the camera and hit the streets in the heart of Kuala Lumpur and enjoying the views - here are some shots taken on the second day of the festival.
Do you know these places (9 pictures)? Recognise some of them? Send me your answers, let's see if you get them all right!
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Notice that the roads are much quieter - a stark contrast to the usually busy, chaotic, lively and noisy jams that are so much a part of KL.
Clue: These are popular roads and landmarks...
Have fun!
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