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
01 March,2026 04:52 PM IST | Tarun Verma
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In a quiet classroom in Surabaya, the soft rhythm of fingertips gliding across embossed pages fills the air as visually impaired students read the Koran in Braille during the holy month of Ramadan. The scene, captured on Friday in East Java province, reflects a powerful blend of faith, resilience and inclusive education. PICS/ AFP
27 February,2026 09:17 PM IST | Anushree Gaikwad
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Mahouts guided Sumatran elephants to help remove fallen trees and debris in Meureudu, Pidie Jaya district, Aceh province, Indonesia, on Monday. (PICS. AFP) TEXT: AP
08 December,2025 03:14 PM IST | Anushree Gaikwad
Indonesian authorities said Friday they have identified a 17-year-old boy as the suspect in an attack that shook a mosque at a high school in the capital, Jakarta, injuring at least 54 people, mostly students. (Pics/AFP)
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