Away for Hari Raya: Home is where the heart is

Out and about: Zahariz Khuzaimah, an adventurer, is currently in China, and says being on the road, fasting and celebrating Eid in a rather stark and minimalist way has become normal. - ZAHARIZ KHUZAIMAH

While spending Hari Raya away from home can make one nostalgic, it can also be an eye-opening experience.

The trouble with us is that everything is Kuala Lumpur-centric. Everything happens here: work, love, occasions. And so it is, with religious holidays like Hari Raya Aidil Fitri or Eidul Fitri. Less and less are observing the ritual of balik kampung as everyone prefers to congregate in the city. It’s more convenient, and there is a lot more to do.