10 Unique Ramadan Traditions from Various Countries in the World, Apart from Indonesia

in #travel6 years ago

Not just hungry and thirsty, during Ramadan Muslims in various parts of the world race to increase worship. All over the world, Muslims also welcome Ramadan with joy and unique celebrations over the years. Here are some of Ramadan's unique traditions from different countries:

1. Libanon


The hour of breaking the fast is marked by the sound of cannons that are heard throughout the country. Thanks to the daughter of Ottoman Sultan Khosh Qadam, Haja Fatma who asked the father to make it a tradition.

2. Uni Emirat Arab


The Haq Al Laila tradition takes place on the 15th Sha'ban, the month before Ramadan. The children sang religious songs and were rewarded with candies, chocolates and nuts by visiting the homes of residents in the neighborhood.

3. Pakistan


Right on the night of Eid al-Fitr, the celebration of Chaand Raat in Pakistan begins. Women will paint their hands and feet with beautiful henna and girlfriends. Thus, many shops or kiosks of henna are open until early morning.

4. Marocco


The Ramadan tradition of Morocco is Thick (drummer) and Nafar (trumpet player). They deliberately play music along the way to awaken people to eat the meal.

5. South Africa


At the end of Ramadan, the moon observers will head to the Sea Point Promenade, Three Anchor Bay or even above Signal Hill, to see the position of the moon marking the beginning of Shawwal month.

6. Turkey


The tradition of awakening people to Sahur in Turkey, dozens of drummers will cost the Ottoman soldiers including vests and fez.

7. Egypt


Every Ramadan, the city of Cairo will be decorated with beautiful lantern-colored lanterns.

8. Iraq


After breaking the fast, young people in Iraq play Mahibes. This type of traditional colossal game involves 40 - 250 players.

9. India


The tradition of awakening the sahur comes from the heritage of the Mughal nation or the first Muslims in India. Until now, the Seheriwalas or Zohrida traditions still take place in Old Delhi.

10. Albania


The Muslim community in Albania, announces the beginning and end of Ramadan with a celebration taking to the streets singing religious songs while playing lodra or drums

Fasting is not an obstacle to stepping into the cities of your next destination. In fact, there are many unique experiences that can be found in destination countries when the holy month of Ramadan.

While on vacation, you will also add a lot of religious experience as well as get a different atmosphere during Ramadan in the country people.

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