It's Summer, and it's Ramadhan.

This is my first Ramadhan ever in Europe. Totally different settings of environment to do fasting here. Since it is summer, the day last for a longer period. We start sahur at around 4.15 in the morning, then the subuh prayer start at 4.25. The fasting itself last for about 16 hours. The maghrib time is at around 21.00, when you finally get sunset. What a period if i compared with my fasting time in Indonesia that only last for at max around 13 hours. That's for the physical side.

Moreover, from the psychological side, it isn't get any better. Again, it is summer, people ! Beaches are packed with people sun bathing under the clear sky. And yes, bikinis. Sometimes topless. That's what i got here. So, this is a brand new experience for have fasting here in Europe. Just enjoy and endure ! Hahaha..

Fortunately, i have relatives here in Amsterdam who closely involved in Indonesian Masjid nearby the area where they lived. Therefore, i could still hear the adzan, somehow. Doing tarawih, if i wanna. And ofcourse, break the fast with free.. ;D

Happy fasting, people !