Ramadan is Here – Hooray, Ramadan is finally here, t-mates. Like any other religious celebrations, you must have known that Ramadan is full of its own signature ambience, right? If Christmas is known for its shiny lights decoration, then Ramadan can be felt through its delicacies.
Diverse in cultures and blessed with its wide archipelago, Indonesia of course is home to different kinds of Ramadan’s atmosphere. But… There are things that are common in every place around the country.
These are Signs that Ramadan is at Your Door
Well, tiket.com is here to uncover all the signs around you that indicate that Ramadan is finally here! Have you seen one of these signs lately? If so, then you’re right, Ramadan is indeed just in front of your door; knocking warmly, waiting for you to welcome it with a grateful heart.
1. Heartwarming Ads Everywhere Around You
You must be familiar with this one. During Ramadan, you will see a couple of heartfelt advertisements everywhere around you, especially on TV. Most of the times the ads are so interesting, that it makes us forget that we are watching an ad.
It is the time of the month where a syrup advertisement even can wrench your heart and even makes you mellow, right?
2. Words of Ramadan are Spread Throughout Broadcast Messages
If your phone is usually filled with work or assignments messages, get ready for lots of heartwarming pearls of wisdom indicating Ramadan is near. If your phone is already filled with these heartwarming words, then it means Ramadan is indeed here! Have you gotten one from your crush or….even an ex?
3. Your Friends are Inviting You to Breaking-of-the-fast Gathering
Buka bersama or a gathered-iftar is a yearly occasion that has become a tradition around the world, especially in Indonesia. If your phone is already filled with new chat groups of friends that are inviting you to break the fast with them, that means that Ramadan is around the corner!
But, please do still remember that we are still living in a wagon of a global pandemic, so you better meet your family and relatives virtually.
4. Eid al-Fitr Discount Everywhere!
Besides the atmosphere, the fruit dates, and the feast, you must have been waiting for the big yearly discount of Eid, right?! This one is also a sign that indicates that Ramadan is arriving at our doorstep, t-mates.
Aren’t you excited about the items that you are ready to buy? Are you ready to wear your brand new Ramadan outfit and pose up for your feed or stories?
5. You are More Likely to be Stuck in Traffic
For those of you who are still doing a couple of activities outside or might already be working from the office, you will definitely feel the difference on this one. Especially if you go back home near the Iftar time.
Just like some of you, they are the ones who are chasing to get back home before Iftar, so that they can break their fast with their loved ones.
6. You Will Find Dates and Parcels in Every Corner
Wherever you’re going during Ramadan, you can find dried dates almost in every corner and that is a fact. From supermarkets to street vendors, there are lots of different kinds of dates to choose! Well, it is because Iftar is very much indicated with this signature Middle Eastern snack.
Oh, and don’t forget the Ramadan parcels that are shown in every place, especially supermarkets. Have you bought one as a pre-Eid gift for your loved one? Well, if you have, then you are ready for Ramadan!
7. Street Vendors are More Crowded than Usual
Now, the last but the best thing that indicated that Ramadan is here, t-mates. Our lovely street vendors are ready to serve your Iftar needs! Though most of us sometimes cook our own Iftar food at home, the food or snacks that we buy from street vendors somehow have their own Ramadan taste, right?
Takjil — we usually called it — or food for breaking the fast can be easily found during Ramadan in every corner of the street. From the sweet ones to the savories, you can find it all with such affordable prices. Well, t-mates, which one of them is your fav?
tiket.com is Wishing You All the Blessings of the Holy Month!
So, have you seen one of these signs lately? If so, then it is true, Ramadan is here and glad to be welcomed by you. We are wishing you all the blessings of Ramadan and may peace be upon you.
tiket.com is also here to accompany you during Ramadan with exciting online To Dos that you can do while waiting for Iftar at home, t-mates. Guaranteed that your Ramadan will far from boredom!
Happy Ramadan, t-mates! ?
