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Ramadhan, a month of street food festival

Ramadhan is a perfect time to hunt for street food festival at every corner Here are some famous spots to hunt for Ramadan culinary delights in Yogyakarta.

 

Kampung Ramadhan Jogokariyan

The Jogokariyan Mosque, located not far from the well known Prawirotaman street (maps) has long been renowned for its leadership, serving as a model for many mosque administrators in Indonesia. They come to learn about good and modern mosque management.
Jogokariyan Mosque in collaboration with local residents, regularly hosts the Kampung Ramadhan Jogokariyan (KRJ), a food festival held before breaking the fast for the whole month. Hundreds of people from all over Yogyakarta come daily to seek out delicious, authentic culinary delights, some of which are only available during Ramadan.

 

Pasar Sore Ramadhan Kampung Kauman

Kauman (maps), the birthplace of Muhammadiyah, the second largest Islamic organization in Indonesia, has its own unique Ramadan traditions. Pasar Sore Ramadhan Kampung Kauman is one such tradition enduring in Kauman. Located not far from Malioboro street, the festival is packed with visitors hunting for takjil (breakfasts).

From the entrance gate to the end of the alley, vendors display a variety of snacks. Kicak and Songgo Buwono are some of the typical snacks available at the Kauman Ramadan Afternoon Market. Kicak is a sweet sticky rice dish. Songgo Buwono, on the other hand, is a cream puff pastry filled with egg, shredded chicken, lettuce, and pickles.

Pasar Ramadhan Kauman

 

Kotagede

Kotagede is the birthplace of Yogyakarta before it was moved to its current location in the city. There lies the kings’ graveyard and the oldest market in Yogyakarta. It has become one of the best spots to hunt for takjil with abundant sellers by the streets. You can have a Kotagede tour combined with Prambanan and Plaosan temple.

 

What tourists need to know about Ramadhan

Ramadhan is coming shortly and some of you might be wondering what difference will be going during the holy season. Indonesia as the largest Muslim population in the world celebrate Ramadhan as the month of prayers and fasting. Here are some things you need to know as tourist about activities during Ramadhan.

 

More activities at the dawn and dusk time

Fasting starts at dawn (Subuh) time around 4:30 am. People have to do sahur (eat) before subuh prayer kicks in. In some areas especially villages, some kids go around the neighborhood with loud sound (percussion etc) to wake people up. Some people go out to find and eat at warung (local food seller).

When fasting about to end at the dusk time (maghrib) around 6:30 pm, many seasonal street food sellers line up by the streets waiting for people to buy for their fast breaking. Read about Ramadhan, a month of street food festival.

Pasar Ramadhan Kauman

 

Some food sellers (warung) and shops change their operational time

Due to the change of the activities of the people as well as the employees, some warungs and shops change their opening and closing time. You will still find some of them open during your lunch time, especially shops like Alfamart or Indomart.

 

Huge people movement at the end of Ramadhan

Idul Fitri at the end of Ramadhan is a huge celebration for all muslims. It is the most important time to meet families, neighbors and relatives for asking for forgiveness as the important part after one month of fasting. So, it will be difficult to get public transportation since they are fully booked long before the date. It will also be difficult to find open warungs, shops and other public facilities during the first and second day of Idul Fitri. However, some big malls and stores may open after 1 pm on the first day.

 

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