Gudi Padwa: The New Year That Rises with the Sun
Gudi Padwa: The New Year That Rises with the SunEvery culture has a moment when time feels renewed — when the air itself seems...
Selamat Hari Raya 2026
Happy Eid-Al-FitrIn Indonesia, during Lebaran Muslims greet one another with mohon maaf lahir dan batin which means Forgive my physical and emotional wrongdoings, because Idul Fitri...
Celebrating Eid al-Fitr in Jakarta: Embracing Traditions and Unity
Celebrating Hari Raya Idul Fitri in Jakarta: Embracing Traditions and UnityEid al-Fitr, known as Lebaran Idul Fitri or Hari Raya Idul Fitri, in Indonesia,...
Ugadi: A Celebration of New Beginnings and Traditional Delights
Ugadi, the New Year festival celebrated in Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, and Karnataka, marks the beginning of the Hindu lunisolar calendar. Falling in March or...
Everything You Need to Know About Ramadan and Lebaran in Indonesia
In 2026, Muslims in Indonesia and around the world are expected to begin the fasting month of Ramadan around the evening of February 18,...
Lebaran Travel Guide: Simple Ways to Avoid Motion Sickness During Mudik
Every year, millions of people in Indonesia travel back to their hometowns to celebrate Lebaran with their families. This tradition, known as mudik, often...
Chaitra Navratri March 19 – March 27 2025
According to Hindu lunar calendar, Chaitra is the first month and the first day of this month is celebrated as the Hindu New Year....
Rituals of Nyepi: The World’s Most Unique New Year Celebration
Balinese Hindus make offerings and perform temple rituals to placate demons that they believe personify the destructive forces of nature. On the day before...