Ramadan
The month of Ramadan (fasting) will end with the Idul Fitri holidays, a cause for joyous celebration. Young and old, the high and the low, will come together in a new beginning, marked by day-long feasting and fun. But there will also be a sobering moment of spiritual reconnection, of forgiveness and joint prayers, giving thanks to the greatness of God Almighty. At this joyous time, Tempo English Edition presents a special photo essay of Ramadan celebration in eastern Indonesia.
August 31, 2011
SWARMS of residents in white kokomale costumes for prayerspacked the roads of Ternate City. With their boisterous talk filling the air, the people were waiting for the Sultan of Ternate, Mudafar Sjah, and entourage to emerge from the court. "I'm thrilled to see the sultan. I've never missed this annual event," said Hambali, 57, a resident of Dufa-Dufa subdistrict. That evening was the 16th of Ramadan, when Kolano Uci Sebeawas to be held. It is a sacr
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