Tradition Welcoming the Month of Ramadan in Different Countries

Various methods are used by Muslims in Indonesia to welcome the holy month of Ramadan. A variety of unique rituals and traditions of Ramadan were made​​. Among them a bath to purify themselves, religious visit to the tomb of relatives and ancestors up to the tradition of hitting the drum. But it was not only Indonesia which has a tradition of welcoming the fasting month, some other countries also have a unique tradition that only lasts during Ramadan is coming.

Jepang

 

In welcoming the fasting month, Muslims Japan will share their joy with fellow Muslim brother. Islamic Centre Japan, for example, has formed a committee in charge of structuring the activities of Ramadan during the month of fasting, ranging from religious dialogue, the Assembly taklim, tarawih prayers in congregation, publishing Islamic books and all things related to the implementation of fasting. The committee also publishes a schedule of fasting and distribute them to the homes of Muslim families and the mosques. Fasting schedule was also distributed to kosher restaurants throughout Japan. The committee began work when the new moon had appeared and ended when the Eid al-Fitr. If it does not seem new moon marks the beginning of fasting begins, the committee following the provisions of the new moon of Malaysia, the nearest Muslim country.

Mesir

Muslims in Cairo, Egypt has a unique tradition to welcome the arrival of Ramadan. They will install a traditional lamp in every home called Fanus lights. Therefore, many Cairo residents are flocking to shop lights just before Ramadan arrives. The tradition of this kind have begun long ago that is, from Dynasty Fattimiyah. When it lights mounted Fanus to welcome the king's army who came to visit before the coming month of Ramadan. 

Palestina

Besides Egypt, the tradition of turning on the lights when it comes Ramadan is also owned by Palestinians. Setap month of Ramadan comes, they will put this Ramadan lights in each house and throughout the city.

Nigeria

In contrast to Nigeria, these African countries have different habits. They will be welcoming the fasting month by way of preaching. They will go in in groups throughout the country to broadcast Islam.

Irak

Another case with in Baghdad, Iraq. Muslims there will welcome the arrival of Ramadan by shopping at Shorja market (the oldest market in Iraq). Where the market is crowded only when coming fasting month and the market is open only from late afternoon until dusk. Many unique merchandise that can be found in this market, including snack menu for iftar to worship other supporting equipment.

Prancis

In France, precisely in Couronne, where the area is inhabited by many immigrants from Arab, there is also a tradition of shopping for a variety of knick knacks to welcome the arrival of Ramadan. And the way Pierre was the most famous Tumbot busy selling various knick knacks that.

Italy

While in Rome, Italy, although the majority of city residents are not Muslims, the city also has a unique tradition of welcoming the holy month of Ramadan. When Ramadan arrives, many of the typical snacks that taste sweet and dates can also be found easily. Also in La Grande Mosche (Great Mosque in Rome) welcoming the fasting month of activities will appear once.  

Austria 

Towards the holy month of Ramadan, Muslims in the country of birth of Alfred Riedl is usually held a campaign gathering Eid packages to poor families and Eid gifts to orphaned children in Palestine. The campaign is coordinated by the Palestinian humanitarian organizations in Austria. The campaign, named Feeding Fasting Palestinians received a positive response from Muslims Austria. They compete to spend most of their wealth to their brethren in Palestine. To spread the aid to the Palestinians, the Muslims Austria using a variety of ways, such as distributing posters, advertising and postal services. All assistance will be delivered through the social institutions that operate in the Palestinian territories.

Albania

Other countries in Europe namely Albania also has its own tradition to welcome the coming fasting month. Each comes the month of Ramadan they will hold art called by Lodra. Art is similar to the tradition of hitting the drum in the archipelago. But what distinguishes, art drum Albania Lodra uses two tubes each of which uses goat and sheep skins. Bat itself uses two different sticks as tools bat so that it will produce two different kinds of sounds. This is what makes it unique compared to Albania drum drum in our country. Lodra will be combined with other percussion and brass, so Lodra appears similar to the musical accompaniment of a marching band. Lodra artists sometimes also invited to mengiring meal or Syfyr and commonly called the iftar, or Iftar.