"It originally opens from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. Western Indonesia Time, but during Ramadan, it will be from 7 a.m. until 3 p.m. Western Indonesia Time," Ragunan Zoo’s Public Service and Relations Staff, Wahyudi Bambang, remarked here on Tuesday.
Bambang stated that during Ramadan, the Ragunan Zoo is still open for visitors. However, it is closed every Monday and is open from Tuesday to Sunday.
Meanwhile, the tourist attraction will close this Wednesday (March 13), as it was opened on Nyepi Day on March 11.
Meanwhile, the zoo saw over 3,500 visitors on Nyepi Day.
"The number decreased when compared to the previous day when the figure reached 14,819 people," Bambang added.
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The Jakarta Provincial Government, through the Office of Tourism and Creative Economy, instructed the closure of entertainment venues and massage places ahead of Ramadan 1445 Hijri.
Head of Jakarta Tourism and Creative Economy Andhika Permata stated that several types of businesses have to adjust their operating hours during Ramadan to honor the holy month and Eid al-Fitr.
Certain types of businesses must be closed one day before Ramadan or the first day of the Muslim holy month.
Forms of night entertainment also need to close one day before Eid al-Fitr and during the first and second days of Eid al-Fitr and the night of Nuzulul Quran.
The rules regarding types of businesses that need to adjust their opening and closing times during Ramadan Month are stated in Circular Letter No. e-0003/SE/2024 concerning the Implementation of Tourism Business in Ramadan and Eid al-Fitr in 1445 H/2024.
The circular stated that nightclubs, saunas, massage houses, and discos must be closed one day before Ramadan until D+3 of Eid al-Fitr.
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