The fasting and the feasting

One day after deepavali and two more days to hari raya. think its the third deeparaya in a row. It is definitely more fun to celebrate two festivities together. more bazaars to shop in, more houses to visit and most importantly more hongboas!....of course I'm too old for that right now but what the hack lets join in the fun anyway....

recently there was this report about a malaysian official who warned his muslim staff against wishing the hindus deepavali greetings....whatever his reasons might be, I feel that issuing such a warning is uncalled for. especially for those like us who live in a multi cultural, multi religious society. just by wishing them does not mean that we are embracing their religion.

In this very volatile times, it is important that are tolerant of other cultures and religious beliefs. After all who are we to decide what is right and what is wrong???respecting one's beliefs does not mean that we are we are weakening in our faith!

After all, deepavali which symbolises good will eventually overcome evil is not exclusive to the hindus and strengthening your tolerance through fasting and learning how to be humble is certainly not only for the muslims. All religions stem out from the same principle. Be good, Do good. Just the form we give these beliefs differs...

So once again let me wish everyone out there a very happy deepavali and selamat hari raya.