Articles tagged ‘Idul Fitri’
Bali during Idul Fitri period
By Nick | October 15th, 2007 |
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Bali is busy during this Idul Fitri period with restaurants, streets and hotels full with people. Plenty of domestic tourists here with their families as well as international tourists from NE Asia and Australia. From my unscientific point of view, I’d say Bali is bouncing back.
Bali getting ready for end of Ramadan deluge
By Nick | October 7th, 2007 | 7 Comments »
We are a few days from the end of the Muslim month of Ramadan. Ramadan seems to get earlier each year because the Muslim calendar has 11 months. When Ramadan end there is a week of celebration in Indonesia known as Idul Fitri, with people returning to their family. Its Indonesia’s Thanksgiving, except motorbikes, cars [...]
Wetu Telu Muslims celebrate Idul Fitri in Lombok
By Nick | October 31st, 2006 | Add a Comment »
One of the most interesting religious groups in Indonesia are the Wetu Telu. Basically Muslim, they have their own version of Islam as well as sharing a temple with local Hindu’s. Recently the group celebrated Idul Fitri, the end of the month of Ramadan.
Here’s more from the Jakarta Post.
Bali nightlife: Wednesday October 25th 2006
By Nick | October 25th, 2006 | 1 Comment »
Right now its Idul Fitri in Bali, meaning half of Java is here celebrating the end of the month of Ramadan. Today many businesses were closed, but nightlife venues are all open. Here’s the rundown of nightlife events for the next couple of weeks, provided by the Beat Magazine.
Start of Idul Fitri in Indonesia - for some Muslims
By Nick | October 23rd, 2006 | 1 Comment »
The month of Ramadan had ended and the Idul Fitri week of celebrations, has begun in Indonesia…for some Muslims.
Smog and Ramadan: A hinderance to air travel in Indonesia
By Nick | October 19th, 2006 | 1 Comment »
Smog levels in parts of Kalimantan and Sumatra, are so bad at the moment, that 5 airports are closed. Visibility is down to 50-100 meters in places, making landings impossible. Another factor greatly affecting Indonesian air travel right now is Ramadan.
Traffic Jams and Kuta: Bali
By Barrie | July 11th, 2006 | Add a Comment »
I don't know whether it is just my thinking or is the traffic increasing along Jalan Legian of recent years. Understandably more vehicle sales mean more traffic on the roads and subsequently more air pollution.
Domestic Tourism Down in Bali
By BootsnAll | June 21st, 2006 | Add a Comment »
I was reading an article today where the blame for the lack of domestic tourists visiting Bali was because of the recent earthquake in Java. I couldn't see how this would affect the level but it has apparently.
Selamat Hari Raya: Special occassions in Bali
By Nick | April 4th, 2006 | Add a Comment »
Bali has a whole calendar of special days, including, Nyepi, Galungan and Kuningan. Add to that the odalans, or temple birthdays that go on for the 20,000 islands temples and you have much to celebrate.
