Unique Ramadan Traditions From Across the World

Cleansing Rituals Can't Be Forgotten

Getting ready for the holy month of Ramadan is almost as important as the month itself in Indonesia. Indonesian Muslims want to enter Ramadan as spiritually and physically clean as possible, so people on the island of Java do a "Padusan" cleansing ritual to mark the start of Ramadan. Luckily, the island has a lot of natural springs and lakes, so this is possible.

They are cleaning themselves and getting ready for the holiest month on their calendar by swimming in these waters. They do this every year without fail.