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channel for the latest stories and updates. “Hari Raya lasts for an entire month,” is a phrase often thrown around a lot here in Malaysia, describing how the day of celebration for Aidilfitri can last for the whole month of Syawal. But did you know that according to Islam, the length of time that passes in a single ‘month’ can either be shorter of longer depending on where we are? This is all thanks to our closest astronomical neighbor, the moon! Follow the moon Generally speaking, one month is equal to the time it takes for the moon to orbit around our planet earth. This journey will take it roughly 27 days to complete. During which, the moon will go through all of its eight different phases as it passes through the night sky. ....
channel for the latest stories and updates. “Time waits for no one, boy.” is something my grandfather always told me. He’d have me sit with him out on the balcony when we’d come to visit and tell stories from his yesteryears – his childhood, memories of his army days and all the times his kids gave him headaches with their antics growing up. (Yaopey Yong/Unsplash) As a young adult, I never paid much attention to what he had to say. Time was never really a concern when you still had your whole life ahead of you. Work and its endless responsibilities had usually taken precedence when social gatherings and outings could simply wait, and there’s always a “next time” for everything. ....