Idul Fitri in Worcester, USA

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September 1st, time goes fast.... Summer ends so does Ramadhan, no more fasting. 2 days ago was my Big day for Muslim we called it idul Fitri big celebration but unfortunately I'm away from family and home, so i had to celebrate it myself it sucks but what can i do. at least i experience Idul Fitri in USA. i searched for mosques in Worcester and i found this mosque called "The Muslim Society of the Greater of Worcester", 10 minutes drive from Mrs. Shea's condo. i woke up early at 6am then went there at 7.30am (Shea drove me). it looks like a big house but they turned inside into a mosque. it has 2nd floors, men is in the first floor and women is in the 2nd floor. when i entered the mosque i felt like i was somewhere in the midle east because most of them are Arabic or Indian. They werent very friendly and i wasnt really want to talk so i came in, sat and listened to the preach. we prayed then another preach (in English for sure) then breakfast. the mosque provided the food, such as bread, cookies, sweets, etc...

in the mosque

i stayed for less than an hour and i just wanted to pray n go home. i prayed and felt good (this praying happens only once a year so if i missed it i would feel sad!!) no celebration nor special food for me but im happy. this whole journey has been a great gift so far in my life. and i always Thank God (bersyukur) alhamdulillah.

Yes we have visited everyone, said bye bye to aunty Anna and Beandos. But we will see them again at the beach house except Shaynan (Shea's beautiful niece) she is going to go to a camp, we said bye and she cried!! it sucks to be in this spot when u leave everyone u love!

The tickets are purchased, a small apartment for us to stay for a month in San Diego is booked, the date are set; the plan are made; LA-San Diego,Universal studio, Vegas, Hollywood, meeting friend, etc. we r ready to roll!!!

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