Updated On: 26 February, 2026 06:05 PM IST | Tarun Verma
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

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A man concentrates on reading the Koran at the Al Makmur mosque, highlighting the spiritual devotion observed during the holy month in Banda Aceh
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Some men rest while others read the Koran following congregational noon prayers at Banda Aceh

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

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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
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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

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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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