For a taste of Malay culture and traditions, this Ramadan month is the perfect time to pop by the malls to check out the many cultural performances and workshops showcasing their rich local heritage. Watch the numerous dance and musical performances, learn about the local arts and crafts and enjoy shopping in the many pop-up...
It's the holy month of Ramadan and with it comes an array of buffet dinners and delicious Malay cuisine to indulge to your heart's content. Little Steps has put together a list of restaurants where you can find the finest Ramadan buffets in Kuala Lumpur for 'buka puasa' or breaking of fast. Get all your...
Ramadan starts on Tuesday, March 12, 2024 with Hari Raya Aidilfitri, also known as Hari Raya Puasa, falling on Wednesday, April 10, 2024. Brace yourselves for a feast of flavors as hotels and restaurants roll out a tempting spread of Iftar meals and celebratory Hari Raya Puasa feasts. Plus, for those who prefer breaking fast...
As the holy month of Ramadan beckons, shopping bazaars are showing up all over Kuala Lumpur offering Malay traditional wear, fashion accessories, local food and snacks, decorative items, and just about anything you’ll need to make this Raya a memorable one. When visiting a Ramadan bazaar, it is important to dress modestly and be respectful...
As Ramadan approaches, Muslims everywhere are getting ready for the month of fasting and the festivities of Hari Raya! It's a time for new outfits, delicious treats, and warm gatherings. And guess what? Fashionistas and designers are pumped up to roll out their dazzling Raya collections! So, get ready to spruce up your wardrobe and...
We jumped for joy with you when we heard the government of Indonesia announce the dates for this year's Eid Al-Fitr holiday recently. In case you haven't heard, it starts on April 29th and goes all the way to May 8, 2022. This is a great chance for all of us in Indonesia considering the...
With Ramadan falling on April 2 this year, the way we celebrate festive occasions has certainly changed ever since the pandemic began. From fasting and shopping to visiting Ramadan bazaars, traveling back to one’s respective hometowns, and breaking fast with family and friends, the usual practices we’ve always done so freely are now needed to...
Ramadan is just around the corner. With the pandemic slowing down and regulations loosening, Muslims in Jakarta are looking forward to celebrating this holy month in the best way possible. It is time when families gather around the table to share iftar meals and the community gets together to the mosque to pray in preparation...
A staple fruit of the Middle East, dates, know as kurma in Indonesia are particularly prevalent during the month of Ramadan where they are eaten to break the fast or given as gifts. Entering Ramadan and during the fasting month, we will see mountains of boxes of dates piled up high in the local supermarkets...
Shopping Center or Mall activities are a great idea for the school holidays and a great thing to do with kids in Jakarta. Many shopping centers and malls offer fun activities and events throughout the school holidays. Check out the list below to find out what's happening at The Jakarta Malls this summer. Have fun!
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