Unlike some of the mosques or surau, the surau in Gombak where I live is active and lively on the eve of Eidul Eid. That's the time when there are the most number of people. In other surau, eve of Eidul Eid means an empty surau because most of the regulars have gone back home to their respective villages/hometowns to celebrate with their love ones. Here in Gombak, that's the time when suddenly there is a surge of people, especially kids. Why? Because we do the takbir house to house after the Isya prayers. At some of the houses, 'raya' money is given. That's what draw the kids. As we move from house to house, the kids will tag along. Usually the event will last till well past midnight because there are so many houses to call. Last night, it ended at half past twelve. Not bad!
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