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Interestingly , we do not celebrate the new year in Islam as how we celebrate the Gregorian new year. It is ashamed even amongst the muslims , we fail to practice reciting the end of year and new year prayers. It is not exactly a rukun , but instead of doing our usual waiting the 0000 countdown outdoors with fireworks galant display during the "Masihi" new year , perhaps we should direct our celebrations towards the 1st day of Muharram.This should go inline with Perlis' Mufti !!!

Maybe for the first time in many years ( that i can remember off) , this year we had a live telecast of these prayers from the National Mosque on New Year's eve. I was a bit surprised but glad that maybe we are starting to appreciate our own legacy.

Happy New Year to my brothers and sisters !!

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Wifey is in her 33rd week of pregnancy now. Wow , how time flies. In about a months time , I shall be receiving a new member of my legacy. Compared to Dzaeffran's pregnancy , wifey and I are a bit more relaxed and not too anxious . I suppose the small gap between Dzaeff and his sibling contributed to this. However , i reckon this pregnancy is more tiring for wifey as I could see her abdomen really buldging out ; being tired almost everyday as compared to Dzaeff.

By EDD ( estimated date of delivery ) , the baby should be out on the 9th of March. However , wifey gave birth spontaneously at 38 weeks - thus making the new baby maybe popping out in mid February. aisey... that near ahh ?

Lets just pray to Allah , whenever will it be , let it be smooth and with his blessings.