THE Sabilul Hasanah Islamic School in Banyuasin, South Sumatra, began their school holiday two weeks before the Idul Fitri. But some Ramadan activities were still held at the school, including discussions on Islam and iftar or breaking the fast together.

The pesantren (Islamic boarding school), located on the main street, has over 1,000 students, or santri. Muhammad Mudarris, who founded the school, said students come from various backgrounds an