RAMADAN IN INDONESIA
1. What is Ramadan?
Ramadan falls in the ninth month of the Islamic calendar. During Ramadan, Muslims all over the world will fast for the entire month. This means that they will not eat, drink, and conduct other things that are prohibited by the religion from the break of day until sunset. Fasting is intended to bring them closer to God and to exercise self-restraint. It is believed to help in managing impulses, such as snacking in the middle of the day, morning coffee as soon as you wake up and multiple smoke breaks every day. It is known as the month of giving because this month also serves as a reminder for the struggles of the less fortunate. Therefore, this month is also the month where Muslims give back, donate to charity and feed the hungry.
2. How is Ramadan in Indonesia?
As the most populated Muslim country, Indonesian celebrates and greets the month in a very festive way. The very simple thing and one that you will most likely see are children playing with firecrackers or fireworks. This simple culture or habit is popularly found in Indonesia during festive times, and one of them is welcoming Ramadan. There are also other unique ways different parts of Indonesia practice to greet the month.
3. Traditions/activities during Ramadan in Indonesia
During Ramadan Muslims participate in sholat tarawih, nonobligatory evening prayers, and semaan or tadarus, reading and listening to Koran recitations. Buka Puasa refers to the breaking of the fast, the meal at sunset. Traditional bedug drums are beat at maghrib to notify the faithful that it is time to break the fast. Sembayang or Shalat refers to the ritual prayers that must be made five times each day by Muslims
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