Ramadan Kareem!
On the behalf of Turisku.com, a division of Jalan Jalan Group, I want to say Ramadan Kareem! At the beginning of this week, 1.66 billion Muslims in the world celebrate Eid ul-fitr that marks the end of Ramadan month.
This is one of the most important celebration in Indonesia. As you may already know, Islam is Indonesia’s dominant religion and according to Indonesian Central Statistic Bureau (BPS), there are over 200 million, approximately 88% of Indonesia’s population, in 2009. It is the week full of celebration and peace. One special Eid ul-fitr ritual, only in Indonesia, is called halal bi-halal. It is during this time that Indonesian Muslim-Indonesians visit their elders, in the family, the neighborhood, or their work, and show respect to them. They will also seek reconciliation (if needed), and preserve or restore harmonious relations. Muslims greet one another with “Mohon Maaf Lahir dan Batin” which means “Forgive my physical and emotional (wrongdoings).”
Traveling to Indonesia during the Ramadan month can be a different experience. Big cities, such as Jakarta, usually becomes a solitary place because most people are “pulang kampung” or “mudik“, which means “returning home to villages“. Even though most places in Indonesia are closed for business, you can still visit many other public places for an unique experience. For instance, visiting Indonesia on Eid ul-Fitr is one of your chances to eat “ketupat”, Indonesia’s special dumpling.
“Selamat Hari Raya Idul Fitri”
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