The month of Ramadan: A Glorious Month for the People of Indonesia
Ramadan in Indonesia is a time of faith, fasting, and festivities. Learn about the unique customs and delicious foods that make it special
Hello friend, today I will write something different that is about the month of Ramadan.
Why am I writing this article? because currently Muslims in Indonesia are carrying out the ritual of fasting for one full month.
and after finishing running it for one month, it will be closed with the celebration of Eid al-Fitr.
So I think this article will give you new information about the culture, customs, and habits of the Indonesian people.
The month of Ramadan is a month in a year that is always awaited by Indonesian people, especially Muslim
After going through the ritual of fasting for a full month, it is celebrated with the celebration of Eid al-Fitr (Eid Mubarak)
Indonesian people have just finished celebrating the month of Ramadan; this year falls on April 3, 3,2025
The month of Ramadan lasts for 29-30 days, which are determined based on the Hilal
Hilal is the crescent that can be seen after the occurrence of the new moon in the direction near sunset, which is a reference to the beginning of the month in the Islamic calendar.
The meaning of Ramadan
Ramadan is taken from the Arabic word Ramada or Ar-ramad which means “Burning”
It means that in that month, the people of the Prophet Muhammad SAW have a very big opportunity so that their sins are burned up
In Islam, the meaning of Ramadan is also very noble and has a very special meaning due to various important events.
Fasting for a whole month
In this month, Muslim communities in Indonesia carry out fasting for a full month
they fast for 13-14 hours
There are two times for fasting, namely opening time (17.55 pm) and Sahur time (3-4 am).
During this fasting hour in certain areas of Indonesia restaurants must be closed and only allowed to open when the time for breaking the fast arrives
Usually areas that enforce these strict rules are areas where the majority of Muslims adhere to strict beliefs such as the regions of West Java and West Sumatra
But in Central Java and Yogyakarta,this rule does not exist
This rule also does not apply in areas where there are larger non-Muslims such as Bali and East Nusa Tenggara or in the city of Manado, North Sulawesi.
So if you happen to visit Indonesia, make sure you are in the right city so you can eat and drink more freely
Return to Hometown
In Indonesia, the month of Ramadan is not only a matter of undergoing religious rituals but has become a culture that is characteristic in Indonesia
There is a unique culture in Indonesia that is commonly called “Mudik.”
or go back to hometown
On this occasion, millions of Indonesians returned to their hometowns to meet their families and parents
This moment is eagerly awaited because it only happens once a year
During Eid al-Fitr, people buy new clothes and lots of food
they party with family
Ramadan special menu
At the time of celebrating Eid al-Fitr (Eid Mubarak), there is one special food that is made, namely Ketupat Lebaran
Ketupat is compacted rice wrapped in coconut leaves or banana leaves and eaten with chicken broth or beef Rendang
By the way, for your information, Rendang is a food that comes from West Sumatra, is most famous from Indonesia, and has been named the most delicious food in the world
(I will write this rendang in the next article.)
National holiday
Eid al-Fitr is a national holiday set by the government
Now Fasting month is almost over, and Indonesian people now are prepare for national holiday, usually between 4 and 7 days
The atmosphere will return to normal after the people who have returned to their hometowns back to the cities where they live and work
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