While most children would be eager to spend their duit raya on toys or snacks, two young boys have captured hearts online for choosing a more meaningful way to use their festive money.
A TikTok video posted by user @ijahahmad90 went viral after she shared a touching moment involving her two sons. In the video, the boys are seen at a jewellery store carefully choosing gold ring designsnot for themselves, but for their mother.
@ijahahmad90 Duit raya tukar kepada emas Anak2 kata nk pilih sendiri biar mama pakai Kedepan hari nanti xmustahil jumlahnya 5 kali ganda Suka tuan kedai tgk gelagat sekyo duk milih sakni Im so proud both of you my sons
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According to the mother, Ijah, her sons had decided to exchange their duit raya for gold rings and insisted that she be the one to wear them. The emotional gesture didn't go unnoticed.
"Duit raya exchanged for gold. The boys said they wanted to choose it themselves so Mama could wear it. In the future, it's not impossible for its value to increase fivefold," she shared.
The heartwarming clip showed both boys beaming with pride and satisfaction after selecting the rings, clearly happy with their thoughtful purchase.
Ijah expressed how touched she was by their gesture. "The shop owner was amused watching them pick the gold. I'm proud of both my sons," she said. She also added that their selfless act made her feel emotional and immensely proud, especially as they chose to prioritize her over their own wants.
The video quickly gained traction, with many netizens flooding the comment section to praise the children for their maturity and thoughtfulness.
Many others also applauded the boys for not wasting their duit raya on unbeneficial things, instead making a valuable and sentimental investment for someone they love dearly.
This beautiful moment serves as a heartwarming reminder that even the smallest acts of love can leave a lasting impact and sometimes, the most precious gifts come from the youngest hearts.