KUALA LUMPUR, March 31 -- The excitement of returning to one's hometown for Raya starts weeks before the journey, as plans are made and the countdown to balik kampung intensifies.

For many couples, however, the joyous occasion comes with one tricky question: whose family should they visit first? This is especially challenging when both sides want to spend the first morning of Syawal in their respective hometowns.

Hayatul Nornajwa shared that she and her husband have found a rhythm that works when it comes to deciding where to celebrate Raya each year.

"My husband is very understanding and accommodating. If I want to celebrate in my hometown every year, he is okay with it. Likewise, if he wants to celebrate with his side of the family i...