Ramadan on the Isle of the Gods
Bali is a place where Muslims and Hindus can live together in peace.
September 8, 2009
THE Maghrib Adzan (dusk call for prayer) echoes from the loudspeaker of Al-Muhajirin Mosque in Pamongan village, Denpasar, Bali. It’s time to end the day’s fasting session. At the terrace, elders and children gather around various snack foods provided by local people. Moments later, the faithful enter for maghrib, followed by short prayers recital.
Although the blue-domed mosque is located right in the middle of a Hindu population, it share
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