THE HAPPY EID

All in the family, including a son in law with his son, indeed my grandson
and a daughter in law in white tudung.

My daughters and their sister in law

Again all in the family

My spouse and daughters and sorry for the vacant chair.

My Cucu

Myself with the influential Kelantan political leaders
(YBhg Datuk Hj. Husam in bluish green, YBhg Datuk Hj. Ab. Rahim wearing a white ketayap)
and a Perak political leader(right in the middle).
The photo was taken during an open house at Datuk Hj. Husam's resident.

Primary school children performing a Malay traditional dance
during the PPD Bachok Hari Raya celebration day

Myself(extreme left), Hj Azmi, the Principal of Bachok Technical School
and Hj. Othman, the Mudir of SMKA Tok Bachok

Varieties of delicacy, specialty and delights prepared by teachers of SMK Pak Badol
celebrating The PPD Bachok Hari Raya Day

The Eids or The two Hari Raya are annual occasions only for the Muslims to thank Allah for HIS GRATEFUL and MERCY. It is celebrated twice as follows:

1. Eidil Fitri or Hari Raya Eidul Fitri is celebrated on every 1st of Syawal, exclusively for those have completed fasting in the whole month of Ramadhan of the Muslim calender.

2. Eidil Adha or Hari Raya Haji or Hari Raya Qurban is celebrated on every 10th of Zulhijjah and followed by the Tashriq days on the 11, 12 and 13th consecutively. The affords are encouraged to sacrifice a matured goat or 1/7 of the cattle or of it kind.

It is ridiculous and irrelevant to combine either one of the Eids with the other celebrations such as KongsiRaya, DeepaRaya and so on and so on.

Anyhow, the non muslims are encouraged to join the Muslims to enhance and strengthening friendship, toleration, National Unity and Integration.

"THE EIDS OR HARI RAYA IS NOT A FESTIVAL. IT IS A CELEBRATION TO THANK ALLAH FOR HIS GRATEFUL AND MERCY"

"SAMBUTLAH HARI RAYA IKUT HADIS BUKAN IKUT ARTIS"

A STORY of MY VEHICLES

Slides below showing the model of the vehicles which my spouse and myself, still in use and ever owned. I rode the Yamaha C75 motorbike while I was a student to make it easy for me to attend lectures while pursuing my studies in UM. The cash price was only RM1150.00. I drove The Morris Marina motorcar after my step father passed away, just after my graduation and had given the motorbike in exchange to my brother until it was sold as scrap metal. Due to mechanical problems I have to bid her farewell.

The Datsun 120Y or known as "Datsun Buah Hulu" was not a handsome model but durable, economics, no mechanical problem and "loyal", until a man interested in her. After a brief negotiation, the car changed owner and I used the mutual amount as a deposit for Proton Saga Iswara. This car served my family well especially my spouse. She used her in pursuing her studies in UTM, Skudai, Johore. I am on the wheels of NAZA Citra due to my interest in MPV, enhanced with a good price offered for Iswara, an interesting promotion and offer and her catchy appearance.

On the other hand, my spouse even though satisfied with her aging Datsun 1000 or known as "Datsun Kotak" and then Toyota Starlet at last waved goodbye to them and Proton Saga 1.5S as a replacement. Her keen interest in 4WD had made her switched to Mitsubishi Pajero and then to KIA Sportage. Perodua Kancil 850SE is our third car for roaming in the town but our daughter requested to bring it to the Capital City. Due to world recession, the price of used cars deteriorate heavily, she quickly trade in with a handsome Toyota Vios, a small but powerful car. The introduction of SUV, Toyota Rush made her love with the former faded away.

Family Outdoor Activity

Slides below showing my family outdoor activity. Jungle trekking is our favourite . We did it in La Hotspring. Besut, Trengganu and Setiu Agroresort, Trengganu. It is good for our health, strengthen family ties and discover the wonders of our lush tropical green heritage. To have a brief view some of the wonders please click the label National Geog d'Amateur.

MY SON'S WEDDING

A FRIDAY MORNING in KB: THE VENDORS CLOSE UP

A young woman and her pet fish especially fighting fish

A vendor with headphone, demonstrating the mineral content in water using electric bulbs. The brighter light indicate good mineral content, no light mineral content is nil.

The street dominates by enterprising women

Hai Che Din banyak laku hari ini? "Boleh tehe kakloh".
He deals in various precious stones and rings. You have a lot of choice, purchase the desired, trade in or any service concerning the product. He claims he sell at a reasonable and affordable price and request you to compare the offered price with other vendors or jewel shops.

Young vendor(wearing turban) offering alcohol free perfume oil or minyak athar with various fragrance.
He will make you try the latest product to make you feel pleasant.

A woman displaying her traditional herbs and medicinal products.
She claims that she could heal diabetes and even at critical stage.
Photos showing diabetes patience having treatment.
You can try it.

Ah ha! Dhab and its product. The alive reptile is in the cage and the dried just beside it. The owner claims that it flesh can overcome any health problems,
including man and woman "vital" problems.
The habitat of real dhab is the desert and live on the surrounding rare vegetation.
The question is, is it the real dhab?

Flower plants in pots and poly bags. On the right dealing in traditional herbs.

A mobile health service? The owner(with white kopiah and dark dress facing us) offers free service for checking blood pressure and glucose content at extremely cheap cost. You may try and don't forget to purchase medicinal product for the above treatment.

A watch smith at work and dealing in affordable watches.
You may bargain the branded watches like Rado, Gucci, Rolex and so on.

Remedy for men and women. Just question him the effectiveness and he would not hesitate to convince and share it with you.

Gardening tools and local made weapons

An Arab waiting patiently for customers. Varieties of product of the Mediteranean can be seen, especially preserved fruits.

Ah demo ruponya. My friend En. Fauzi displaying his textile goods. Hanging at the back are imported coats and blazers at affordable price. He is willing to display the goods at your doorstep or delivery as well.
If interested you may use the contact no. 0179374051 for arrangement.

Various type of oil for your vehicles.
Also on the spot are water filter equipment and clothes

Juwa ggapo tu kakwe dio? Temaka daghak, ghokok daung awe weh, tok beso keleh ko?
This old timer selling the local tobacco product and nipah shoot cigarette or rokok daun ,
something rare nowadays. Her customers are of the same age.


Several verieties. On the left, young vendors entertaining their customer interested in solok arab, raisin and dates juice. In the middle a man dealing in insect and pest killer while on the right a woman displaying beef and chicken floss.
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Ones can find these on every Friday morning, as early as 7.00am untill noon. The above closeup shows only the unusual and rare products but the others are much more.
To those who love to listen to an open weekly kuliyyah by the YAB Menteri Besar Kelantan,
all these are normal scene. Do experience it by yourself.

PKPSM Kelantan: Aktiviti

THE EDIBLE GARDEN OF PAK BADOL

This year we turn up to retain the trophy in the annual Edible Landscape Contest organized by FAMA. We worked day in and day out, perhaps threw everything for it. Our arch rival had struggled much harder and grabbed the championship trophy from us. CONGRATULATIONS!
We reflex ourselves and looking forward to get it back.
Thank you