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Takbiran
By: Ahmed on September 21st, 2009.
Hundred of Muslims take part in a march along Jl. Mayjend. Sutoyo, Semarang doing Takbiran.
Takbiran is parade during Idul Fitri’s eve to recite Takbir.
When Muslims finish their fast at the last day (29th or 30th Ramadhan), they recite Takbir.
Allahu akbar, Allahu akbar, Allahu akbar la ilaha illa Allah Allahu akbar,
Allahu akbar wa li-illahi al-hamd.
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Tadarus Qur’an
By: Ahmed on September 16th, 2009.
A Muslim read Qur’an in Central Java Grand Mosque, Semarang. In the last few days of Ramadhan, many muslims intensify their religious practice, such as reading Al Qur,an more often and do sunnah prayers.
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Tarawih
By: Ahmed on September 3rd, 2009.
Tarawih prayers prayed during the 13th night of Ramadhan at Masjid Agung Jawa Tengah (Grand Mosque of Central Java).
This prayer is an Arabic phrase referring to extra prayers (Shalat Sunnat) at night and performed only during Ramadhan of the Islamic Calendar after Sholat Isya.
Tarawih is also spelled Taraweeh, Terawih, Taraveeh, or Taravih.
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Decorated Bike Competition
By: Ahmed on August 10th, 2009.
Energetic children rode decorated bike along Jalan Mataram, Semarang and they were guided by their mother.
During the commemoration of the Indonesian Independence Day (August 17th), many events are usually held in Indonesia, such as traditional competition [like this], exhibition and many more.
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A rose for your love
By: Ahmed on February 14th, 2009.
A florist picked a rose for his customer on Valentine’s Day.
The man is the one of the many florists selling roses during Valentine’s Day at the Flower Market along Jalan Kalisari [Dr. Sutomo] Semarang. He usually sells a lot of roses and gets a huge profit during the day. He sells a rose for Rp 7.500 to Rp 17.500, depending on the rose type. The price of roses is more expensive in Valentine’s Day than it usually is.
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