Markets packed in Jakarta as Ramadan starts

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Markets packed in Jakarta as Ramadan starts

In Jakarta, with Ramadan about to start, markets are filling up with people looking for Muslim outfits, snapping up the latest trends. Meanwhile families are gathering in a ritual of remembrance for lost loved ones. Wibisono Notodirdjo reports from Indonesia where over 241 million Muslims are preparing for the holy month.

February 28, 2025