The Most Special Moment

Ramadhan
by Saiko Rudi Kasenda

Ramadhan is a moment in which moslems do fasting to fulfill their obligation in almost a month. Ramadhan is the moment that have been waited by moslems in the world including Indonesia. As the country which most populated by moslems, this moment is highly anticipated by our people every year. Ramadhan always brings good things to our people in many ways. When Ramadhan comes along, people usually prepare their needs, such as food, drinks, beverages, and etc. As for that thing, many people would sell their best foods in order to be bought by the people who need it as opening (buka puasa in Bahasa) and sahur. Usually, people buy them in much amount. As this condition, the food sellers would enjoy great profit during Ramadhan. Ramadhan is always related to zakat (charity before Idul Fitri). Moslems pay their zakat at the end of Ramadhan. Zakat is one of the obligations that must be fullfilled and it brings advantages to those in need. So, it is not a surprise that many poor people are much helped. They can use the zakat to fullfill their daily needs and their Idul Fitri needs. Another thing that makes Ramadhan to be a good time is they can gather with their families in their hometowns after no seeing each other for so long. They can meet and have a really good time with their families within Idul Fitri. I think Ramadhan is the moment that I could find a lot of joy and happiness. It is a moment that should be anticipated by our people.