Is Something Missing this Ramadan?Mirella PandjaitanMay 20, 2020 by Mirella PandjaitanMay 20, 202001245 As the ninth month in the Islamic calendar, also known as the Quranic month, Ramadan is about self-discipline, self-reflection, and...
An Alternative RamadanJoanne RushtonMay 23, 2019 by Joanne RushtonMay 23, 201901677 Thirst. The thirst. It’s the thirst that gets you. I reckon I could go for days without food, as long...
Fasting: From Health to HappinessDonny SyofyanMay 8, 2019 by Donny SyofyanMay 8, 201901361 Ramadhan, the holy fasting month for Muslims, is back to greet Muslims around the globe. For Indonesian Muslims, this Ramadhan...
MRT: Passengers Allowed to Break Fast with Water and Dates during RamadanIndonesia ExpatMay 6, 2019 by Indonesia ExpatMay 6, 20190861 MRT Jakarta’s corporate secretary head of division, M. Kamaluddin announced on Sunday that passengers observing Ramadan will be allowed to...
Indonesian Idul Fitri DishesIndonesia ExpatJune 13, 2018 by Indonesia ExpatJune 13, 20180564 Have you ever tried the traditional food served over Idul Fitri? This holiday, why not explore some of the delicious...
The Other Side of Ramadan: What Non-Muslims Make of the Islamic Holy MonthCaranissa DjatmikoJune 21, 2017 by Caranissa DjatmikoJune 21, 20170545 With around 87 percent of local Islamic residents celebrating Ramadan every year, others have no choice but to show respect....
Sahur On the Road Riots Shock JakartaKirstienne Ishia Marie ToledoJune 20, 2017 by Kirstienne Ishia Marie ToledoJune 20, 201701529 Sahur on the Road (SOTR) has been marred with violence this year, with reports of assaults and even deaths as...
The Ramadan Productivity Drop And How To Overcome ItErin CookJune 19, 2017 by Erin CookJune 19, 201701615 The holy fasting month of Ramadan is a special time in Indonesia, with nightly celebrations and long days of devout...
Break Fast In Style: Jakarta’s Best Buka Puasa MealsErin CookJune 8, 2017 by Erin CookJune 8, 201701871 Ramadan is a special time of year in Jakarta. With the vast majority of the city participating in fasting, non-Muslim...
Transjakarta to Add Extra Buses During Ramadan Rush HourKirstienne Ishia Marie ToledoMay 25, 2017 by Kirstienne Ishia Marie ToledoMay 25, 20170485 Bus operator Transjakarta will increase the number of buses running each day to accommodate residents in the capital for rush...
Police Crackdown on Illegal Alcohol Sales Ahead of RamadanOliviana HandayaniMay 22, 2017 by Oliviana HandayaniMay 22, 201701997 Ahead of the start of Ramadan next week, police across Indonesia have launched sweeps cracking down on illegal alcohol sales...
Alcohol and IslamJeremy AllanApril 24, 2012November 12, 2020 by Jeremy AllanApril 24, 2012November 12, 20203 796 During one period of my years in living in Jakarta, a favorite activity was my weekly visit to Pak Trisno,...