Breaking fast picnic-style in open spaces with beautiful scenery has become a trend among young people and families seeking a relaxed iftar experience.
Bernama checks at Dataran Merdeka found that city dwellers began arriving as early as 5 pm, bringing along mats, food supplies, foldable chairs and tables.
For Nur Ain Sofia Zulkarlnain, a 22-year-old student at Universiti Kuala Lumpur, breaking fast in a historic setting like Bangunan Sultan Abdul Samad, surrounded by towering skyscrapers, brought her great joy as she enjoyed a variety of dishes.
“We (she and her friends) had planned to come here since last Ramadan, but it never happened. So today, we were determined to finally experience the vibe of breaking fast here,” she said.
Another visitor, Muhammad Azizi Azhar, 30, said that having iftar picnic-style not only helps save costs but also provides an opportunity to strengthen family bonds.
“It’s difficult to get a table at restaurants during Ramadan as some require reservations… but dining here is more relaxed, and the kids can play around before breaking fast,” he said.
Meanwhile, Abdullah Hanif, 28, a Bangladeshi national, said that breaking fast in Malaysia is not much different from his home country, as people in both nations are generous in sharing food.
Bernama journalists also had the opportunity to see the Bangladeshi iftar menu that Abdullah, who works in the logistics sector in Kajang, brought along, including Burinda, Piyaju, Egg Chop, and various fruits.