This period is marked in some countries by a homecoming tradition known as mudik ["MOO-dik"], after which people eat foods such as rice dumplings called ketupat ["keh-too-PAHT"].
This period is marked in some countries by a homecoming tradition known as mudik ["MOO-dik"], after which people eat foods such as rice dumplings called ketupat ["keh-too-PAHT"]. Observers of this occurrence employ helpers called mesaharati who are tasked with walking through the streets at night playing drums. During this time period, daybreak is defined as the moment when the human eye can tell the difference between a white (*) thread and a black thread. Many people believe that this time period requires extra nighttime prayers called Tarawih ["ta-ra-WEEH"]. The sighting of a new moon at the end of this month is celebrated with the festival of Eid al-Fitr. For 10 points, name this holy month of the Islamic calendar which requires the faithful to fast during the daytime.
This period is marked in some countries by a homecoming tradition known as mudik ["MOO-dik"], after which people eat foods such as rice dumplings called ketupat ["keh-too-PAHT"].
Ramadan [or answers such as Eid al-Fitr or Lebaran until "mesaharati"] 