Ruwahan Tradition in Belitung Revives Spirit of Welcoming Ramadan

Communities in Belitung Regency, Bangka Belitung Islands (Babel), are preserving the ruwahan tradition to welcome the holy month of Ramadan 1447 Hijriyah/2026.

“The ruwahan tradition was attended by hundreds of community members or worshippers at mosques,” it was reported.

The tradition serves as a means of reviving the spirit of welcoming Ramadan amongst the local population, maintaining cultural heritage whilst strengthening religious observance in the lead-up to the fasting month.