Mea Shahira's Story of Ramadan in the Windmill Country, Far More Difficult Than in Indonesia

Kapanlagi.com - Surely we still often hear the song titled Leave a Message performed by Mea Shahira with the duo producers Winky Wiryawan and Eka Gustiwana in the Eka Winky Project. Currently, Mea can't wait to get back into the recording studio, but she has to finish her studies in Amsterdam, which is in its final stages.

"My recent busyness is focused on studying. Coincidentally, I'm in my final year, so I'm struggling to prepare my thesis," said Mea, who is currently majoring in Information Studies (and Media) at the University of Amsterdam.

The campus is often referred to as one of the best universities in Europe, ranking 14th in Europe, 55th in the world, and first in the Netherlands.

Fasting in Amsterdam has its own challenges, besides being far from loved ones, the fasting duration there, especially in the summer, is longer compared to us in the homeland.

"If we talk about the weather, fasting here is not too difficult, but the fasting duration here can reach 17-18 hours, tomorrow (27/04/2022) the schedule for imsak is at 03.27 and maghrib is at 21.09. If there are many activities going on, it can be distracting, but if there are no classes, that's the hardest, hahahaha," she said while laughing.

1. Tarawih at 10 PM

Singer Mea Shahira in the Netherlands - Credit: instagram.com/meashahira

Due to the time of breaking the fast in the city around 9 PM, which means that the time for Tarawih prayer will be around 10 PM.

"As for finding a halal place to break the fast, it's not too difficult. I've been here for four years, so I know the ins and outs of this city. But what I really can't do here is to pray Tarawih in congregation at the mosque. Because Tarawih here falls very late at night," added Mea.

2. Listen to Mea Shahira's Songs on Your Favorite Digital Music Platform

Singer Mea Shahira in the Netherlands - Credit: instagram.com/meashahira

"I have to admit that what I miss the most about Ramadan in Indonesia is hunting for takjil and breaking the fast with my family and closest friends, especially during bukber approaching Eid. The atmosphere of Ramadan in Jakarta is really felt," said Mea.

Not only Mea who longs to return to the homeland, we are also eagerly awaiting her new works and grateful if we can finally see Mea perform live on stage.

"Anyway, as soon as I get back, I will go to the studio as soon as possible.. so pray for me to graduate quickly," concluded Mea.

Keep on succeeding, Mea. Let's listen to Mea Shahira's songs again on your favorite digital music platform.

(kpl/pur/ums)