Ramadhan Treats in Town = $$$

Salam Ramadhan to my fellow Muslims around the world. It's the beginning of an exciting month for all Muslims around the world. I'm just one of those looking forward for this month, and at the end of it we get to celebrate the month of Syawal or to Malaysians, known as Hari Raya Aidilfitri.

Here's the part where all of us like to do when it's Ramadhan, the Ramadhan Bazar. Yep, we like to look and buy the tasty foods/drinks just to treat ourselves or rather satisfy our goodself with those foods/drinks. Here's the down part and most of us do not like to hear. We tend to waste the food. Buy, buy, buy...

Another thing that I personnaly think is absolutely ridiculous is the price of Berbuka Puasa in hotels around KL. Simply ridiculous. The prices keeps on increasing year after year and it keep getting ridiculous year after year as well. No doubt the foods being served are good and tasteful but for the price of what we're being charged at, it's definitely not worth the money. Let me give you ONE example:

Paya Serai, Hilton PJ

During this month of devotion, Paya Serai will be offering a scrumptious spread just for your eating pleasure. They are going to set up their very own bazaar ramadhan, where they will not only have over 100 local specialties but also stalls that will be cooking various delicacies from Roti Chanai, Ikan Bakar to roasted lamb and a variety of tempura. Be sure you don't miss out on the early bird special since the prices increase every subsequent week.

When & Where: 7.00pm- 10.30pm, 1 August - 29 August 2011 @Paya Serai Restaurant, Hilton PJ.

Cover: First three days of Ramadhan, RM79++ per adult, RM49++ for child below 12 years of age. The week after, RM119++ per adult and RM60++ per child and the following week is, RM129++ per adult and RM70++ per child.

Let's think for a second. Is it worth paying hundreds of Ringgit's just for Berbuka Puasa??? Ok fine, the first 3 days is RM79++ only. It is only worth the money if you're staying up til it's 10pm or above. This Ramadhan month is the time for us to perform our prayers as the rewards are enormous and doubled by Allah S.W.T. It's a shame if we do not perform the Solat Terawikh during this holy month.

I'm not trying to say that I'm a holy person or a perfect human being. I hope that we all at least have the thought of not wasting foods and our money as it could serve a larger purpose in life.