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Hindu community solemnly observes Day of Seclusion

Followers of Hinduism in Indonesia abandoned their routine activities and solemnly observed the Hindu Day of Seclusion ...

Bali observes noise-free Day of Seclusion

The Indonesian tourist resort island of Bali, with a population of 4.3 million and thousands of tourists, remained ...

President inaugurates hajj dormitory in Mandailing Natal

President Joko Widodo (Jokowi) visited Mandailing Natal District, North Sumatra, on Saturday to inaugurate a local ...

King Salman radiates religious tolerance

The people of the Hindu predominated Bali warmly welcome Saudi King Salman bin Abdulazis al Saud, now visiting the ...

Indonesians on waiting list for 12 years to perform hajj

Saudi Arabia reaffirmed its agreement on Wednesday to restore Indonesias Hajj quota from 168,800 to 211 thousand and ...

Thailand`s "floating basket" festival muted as country mourns King

Celebrations for Thailands Loy Krathong "floating basket" festival were muted on Monday as the country mourns late ...

The festivity of cultural diversity carnival in WCF 2016

Bali, Indonesia, Oct. 12, 2016 (Antara) – I Gusti Ngurah Made Agung field or known as Puputan square in Bali ...

WCF 2016 commences with visit to Subak

The World Cultural Forum 2016 (WCF 2016), held in Nusa Dua, Bali, commenced on Oct. 10, with participants visiting the ...

World Culture Forum 2016 kicked off with Subak Cultural Visit

- The cultural visit to one of Indonesia's World Heritage Sites, Subak in Jatiluwih, Tabanan, Bali in Oct. 10, marked ...

Arafah, where muslims go to answer Prophet Ibrahim`s call

Over 2 million Muslims from all over the world started moving from Mecca towards Arafah on Saturday for Wuquf, which ...

All Indonesian pilgrims arrive in Saudi

All regular Indonesian pilgrims have arrived in Saudi Arabia, as the last flight group SOC 74 from Solo landed at the ...

Fasting can be good for health

Going without food or drink during the holy month of Ramadan is not only good for ones spiritual being, but also has ...

Counting the blessings behind fasting

For religious communities, both Muslims and Christians, fasting and prayers are one of the most powerful spiritual ...

Total solar eclipse momentum to boost Indonesia`s tourism industry

Indonesia is the starting point and the best spot to watch a total solar eclipse (TSE) that will occur on the morning ...

World`s traditional games to enliven 6th TAFISA World Games in Jakarta

Traditional games and sports from all over the world will highlight the 6th TAFISA World Sport for All Games which ...