IN PHOTOS: Indonesia marks Ramadan with vibrant festivities amid flood recovery

From festive Ramadan fairs in Surabaya to flood-affected shelters in Aceh, Indonesia observes the holy month with prayer, fasting, and family meals. Communities blend devotion, resilience, and cultural traditions during this sacred period. Pics/AFP

Updated On: 2026-03-01 04:52 PM IST

Compiled by : Tarun Verma

A Ramadan fair was organised by the local government in Surabaya at dusk offering a festive experience for residents. Pic/AFP

A man reads the Koran at the Al Makmur Mosque, highlighting the spiritual devotion observed during the holy month in Banda Aceh

Some men rest while others read the Koran following congregational noon prayers at Banda Aceh

In Surabaya, a street vendor fries battered tofu as people buy food to break their fast, reflecting the vibrant street life and culinary traditions

Contrary to the fetive celebrations, Ramadan in Meureudu, Aceh province sees flood survivors sit for a pre-dawn meal (suhoor) in temporary housing before starting their Ramadan fast, following devastating floods and landslides in late 2025

A family gathers to break their fast together in a flood relief tent in Meurah Dua, showing the importance of communal meals and family unity

A woman in a temporary tent in Meurah Dua faces towards Mecca while praying, demonstrating resilience and faith amidst displacement after the floods in Pidie Jaya district

Across Indonesia, from festive city fairs in Surabaya to flood-affected communities in Aceh, the spirit of Ramadan unites faith, family, and resilience, blending devotion with daily life.

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