Ramadan has begun in Indonesia. The authorities have announced that the first day of the holy month of Ramadan, 1447 AH, falls on 19 February 2026.
For tourists in Bali, this usually doesn’t mean any major changes: the island is predominantly Hindu, and most cafés, restaurants, beach clubs and tourist services operate as usual. That said, there m…
Indonesia, an archipelago of thousands of islands, lives by a deep faith. It is home to the world’s largest Muslim population — more than 230 million people whose daily lives are closely intertwined w…
On Gili Trawangan (North Lombok Regency), a video of a dispute in a local prayer room (musalla) has been circulating online.
A New Zealand national, Miranda Lee Pearson, said the loudspeaker disturbed her during the nightly tadarus (Quran recitation) in Ramadan and demanded that the noise be stopped.
Bali — a vibrant melting pot where Indonesian people of different faiths meet, often forming deep connections that culminate in love and marriage.
Yet, Indonesia’s marriage laws, which mandate religious ceremonies and require couples to share the same faith, pose significant hurdles for inter-faith unions.
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The annual migration of Muslims to their hometowns and villages (mudik) ahead of the Lebaran holiday has started earlier than usual in Bali this year. Many Indonesians are trying to leave the island b…
Just before the quietest day of the year in Bali comes the loudest one. The Pengrupukan Parade, held on the eve of Nyepi, offers locals not only a way to honor religious tradition, but also a chance t…
The government of Bali province has officially presented the Bali Calendar of Events 2026 — a single calendar of key events for the year. It includes 56 festivals and events across all regions of the…
According to statistics, more than 50% of marriages in the modern world are concluded after meeting online. Many couples also meet while traveling, for example, while on vacation in Bali. So, you’ve f…
