Unique Indonesian Name: Hari Idul FitriIndonesia ExpatApril 23, 2022June 13, 2024 by Indonesia ExpatApril 23, 2022June 13, 20240Hari Idul Fitri, which in English directly translates to Eid al-Fitr’, is an Indonesian man who usually goes by his...
Official Eid Holiday and Joint LeaveIndonesia ExpatApril 8, 2022June 13, 2024 by Indonesia ExpatApril 8, 2022June 13, 20240President Joko Widodo (Jokowi) has set a schedule for the 2022 Eid al-Fitr joint leave of 1443 Hijriah for four...
Government Bans Eid al-Fitr 2021 HomecomingIndonesia ExpatMarch 27, 2021July 9, 2021 by Indonesia ExpatMarch 27, 2021July 9, 20210The Coordinating Minister for Human Development and Culture, Muhadjir Effendy, has announced that Eid al-Fitr 2021 homecoming will now be...
Top Lebaran Foods to TryIndonesia ExpatMay 22, 2020April 19, 2023 by Indonesia ExpatMay 22, 2020April 19, 20230Idul Fitr, or as the locals call it “Lebaran”, involves not just religious practices but also an array of delectable...
Is Something Missing this Ramadan?Indonesia ExpatMay 20, 2020November 10, 2021 by Indonesia ExpatMay 20, 2020November 10, 20210As the ninth month in the Islamic calendar, also known as the Quranic month, Ramadan is about self-discipline, self-reflection, and...
Muslims and Hindus March Together in Idul Fitri Celebrations in Narmada, NTBIndonesia ExpatJune 7, 2019 by Indonesia ExpatJune 7, 20190Local Hindus in West Lombok, Nusa Tenggara Barat (NTB) took part in Idul Fitri celebrations with thousands of Muslims from...
BMKG: Extreme Weather to Take Place during Idul Fitri HolidaysIndonesia ExpatMay 25, 2019May 25, 2019 by Indonesia ExpatMay 25, 2019May 25, 20190According to the Meteorology, Climatology and Geophysics Agency (BMKG) the upcoming Idul Fitri holidays will coincide with early phase of...
Indonesian Idul Fitri DishesIndonesia ExpatJune 13, 2018 by Indonesia ExpatJune 13, 20180Have you ever tried the traditional food served over Idul Fitri? This holiday, why not explore some of the delicious...
How To Spend Idul Fitri In the CityIndonesia ExpatJune 19, 2017November 11, 2021 by Indonesia ExpatJune 19, 2017November 11, 20210Idul Fitri is one of Indonesia’s most important holidays, celebrating the end of the fasting month of Ramadan. Many non-Muslim...
Embracing the Spirit of RamadhanKenneth YeungJuly 15, 2014August 11, 2017 by Kenneth YeungJuly 15, 2014August 11, 20170The Muslim fasting month of Ramadhan is now in full swing. For recently arrived non-Muslim expatriates in Indonesia, it can...
A Culinary Pilgrimage to Gresik, East JavaIntan TanjungJuly 14, 2014August 11, 2017 by Intan TanjungJuly 14, 2014August 11, 20170It was still midday, but the beautiful scent of stir-fried garlic and galangal paste had already made me hungry. My...