Catalina Espinosa
Research expert covering society, economy, and politics for Europe and the EU
Ramadan in Indonesia - statistics & facts
Ramadan, the ninth month of the Islamic calendar, is considered the holiest month for Muslims around the world. It is also a much-awaited month in the world’s most populous Muslim-majority country, Indonesia. Around 87 percent of Indonesia’s population celebrate the holy month of Ramadan through a period of fasting from sunrise to sunset, as well as abstaining from other worldly pleasures such as smoking, gossiping, and engaging in sexual activities. For most observant Muslims, this is the month of spiritual reflection, prayer, charity, and other good deeds. After a month of fasting, Muslims celebrate Eid al-Fitr festival on the first three days of Shawwal, the tenth month in the Islamic calendar.
