Iftar - Indonesia

Indonesia

In Indonesia iftar is called "buka puasa" which means "to open the fast". Markets sell various foods for iftar, including the date, which is popular, as well as unique Indonesian food and drink such as kolak, cendol or dawet, etc. Most of them are only found easily in Ramadan.

Maghrib time is marked by the Bedug, a traditional Indonesian drum. After Asr prayers, traditional markets will begin to open. The food stalls generally sell many kinds of items that are specifically for "iftar". Traffic jams often occur leading up to Maghrib time. Sometimes people invite groups of orphans to eat with them. After iftar, people go to the mosque for Isha'a and Tarawih prayer which, in Indonesia, is often accompanied by a sermon.

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