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Yogyakarta residents gear up for Ramadhan

With Ramadhan fast approaching, Muslims across the country are busily preparing themselves for the event.
In Yogyakarta, the purification rites held before the holy month are known as nyadran, ruwahan or merti dusun.
In Jolosutro village in Bantul’s Piyungan district, hundreds of villagers recently participated in the Kupatan Kring Jolosutro ceremony to show their gratitude to God.
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September 11th, 2007 - Posted in Yogyakarta

Yogyakarta residents gear up for Ramadhan

With Ramadhan fast approaching, Muslims across the country are busily preparing themselves for the event.
In Yogyakarta, the purification rites held before the holy month are known as nyadran, ruwahan or merti dusun.
In Jolosutro village in Bantul’s Piyungan district, hundreds of villagers recently participated in the Kupatan Kring Jolosutro ceremony to show their gratitude to God.
Aside […]

September 1st, 2007 - Posted in Yogyakarta