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Muslims all over the world begin observing their annual month-long fasting today. For the 1.6 billion followers of the Islamic faith, the month of Ramadan will require them to make adjustments to their daily routine.<\/strong><\/p>\n

At 3am in the morning, mosques across Indonesia wake up the neighborhood – with the call for Muslims to have their pre-dawn meal. From daybreak till dusk, Muslims abstain from food, drink and sex during the month of Ramadan.<\/p>\n

In majority Muslim countries like Indonesia, adjustments to the daily routine are more apparent. Restaurants stay open during the day but are more discreet in serving customers.<\/p>\n

Despite being a majority Muslim country, Indonesia does not have laws that punish Muslims caught eating or drinking in public during Ramadan. And there is no fear of religious police – like in some countries – who go around apprehending Muslims for not fasting. Here, the society dictates what acceptable behavior is during Ramadan.<\/p>\n

Even then, some things are not left to chance – lest the Muslim vigilante groups take matters into their own hands.<\/p>\n

Authorities have issued clear orders to pubs, night clubs and karaoke lounges on their opening hours – usually shorter than normal. Some banks too have their opening hours adjusted – to allow their staff to be home in time for the breaking of fast. Such arrangements are more apparent in government departments – the country’s biggest employer.<\/p>\n

Correspondingly, Jakarta’s notorious rush hour evening traffic starts earlier. And once the day’s fasting ends, night prayers begin at mosques across the country.<\/p>\n

Such will be the routine for the month of Ramadan in big cities in Indonesia.<\/p>\n

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