Muslims are currently fasting. During fasting, various useful activities are carried out, both mandatory and sunnah worship. In addition to worship, there is also a typical Indonesian activity carried out during Ramadan before breaking the fast, namely ngabuburit.

What is ngabuburit? In general, ngabuburit is an activity done to wait for the Maghrib call to prayer before breaking the fast. According to the Sundanese language, ngabuburit comes from the phrase ngalantung ngadagoan burit, which means “relaxing while waiting for the afternoon time”. The term ngabuburit then gradually spread throughout Indonesia before the 1990s, until it finally became a tradition until now.

Along with the times, ngabuburit activities have become increasingly diverse. To keep your Ramadan productive and enjoy your fasting while waiting for iftar, check out these ngabuburit ideas below!

Relaxing in the Park

An afternoon walk while enjoying the fresh air with family or friends can be your choice to fill your free time. Some parks, such as GBK City Forest, can even be used as a picnic spot together to enjoy the city view. Its strategic location in the middle of the city makes it easily accessible to various public transportation such as Transjakarta or MRT. Other parks, such as Martha Christina Tiahahu Literacy Park, are suitable for those of you who want to chat while enjoying the sunset. There are also books in the park library that you can enjoy while waiting for the time to break the fast.

You can also visit other parks or those closest to your location through the JakPeta feature on JAKI. Some parks, such as Tebet Eco Park and Martha Christina Tiahahu Literacy Park, can be reserved in advance through JAKI’s Third Space feature, so you can come directly without worrying about running out of quota.

Religious Tour

Jakarta is a city full of history, many events happened here. Starting from colonialism, the struggle for independence, to religion. This makes Jakarta has many historical places that you can visit, making it suitable for traveling. Not only past tours in the form of memories, but also religious tours that can increase faith.

One of the religious attractions that you can visit is the Luar Batang Mosque. Located in Penjaringan Village, North Jakarta, the oldest mosque in Jakarta was founded in the 18th century by Al-Habib Hussein bin Abubakar Alaydrus and has a unique background. The naming of Luar Batang is in accordance with the nickname of Habib Husein himself who is also the founder, Habib Luar Batang.

As the center of the spread of Islam around Sunda Kelapa Harbor, this mosque is often visited by many pilgrims, to worship and pray for Habib Husein, especially on 17 Ramadan which is the Hijri date of his death. Habib Husein’s tomb is located next to the Luar Batang Mosque.

You can access the Luar Batang Mosque by using Transjakarta route 12B Pluit-Kota then get off at the Luar Batang Mosque stop. Through the JakLingko feature on JAKI, the route and schedule can be seen easily. Your trip will be smoother, without worrying about getting stuck in traffic.

Reading Books

Books can be loyal friends. In fact, book lovers make them their true friends. Therefore, reading books can be a fun activity for ngabuburit. Visiting your favorite bookstore to buy new books is an alternative way to pass the time.

The Jakarta Library in the Taman Ismail Marzuki complex on Jalan Cikini Raya is also suitable for those who want to spend their ngabuburit time reading books. With an industrialist and modern concept, this library is comfortable, quiet and safe for visitors. The collection is quite complete, ranging from fiction to science books.

The access is also relatively easy. You can take the KRL, then get off at Cikini Station. Smartcitizens can also take the Transjakarta bus, the route and schedule of which you can check through the JakLinko feature on JAKI.

Sports

It’s important to maintain your immune system and keep it active during the fasting month. Exercise with mild to moderate intensity is needed, so that your body stays fit. Light exercise such as cardio or stretching can be your choice. Easy jogging can also be an alternative to moderate exercise. Trying various classes at the gym or fitness center is suitable for those of you who want to find a new atmosphere.

You can try three options for the right time to exercise. First, you can exercise about an hour before breaking your fast. Second, you can exercise two to three hours after your body has digested your food. Third, for those of you who don’t have much time, light exercise after sahur is a good alternative. Whatever your choice of time, keep adjusting to the conditions and circumstances!

Trying Different Iftar Recipes

For those of you who want to do ngabuburit at home and don’t feel like going out, no need to worry because there are still various activities you can do. Have you ever heard the hadith, “Break your fast with something sweet”? Well, one way to break the fast at home is to prepare a variety of appetizing food and drink recipes.

Fresh drinks such as es kopyor, es buah, and es dawet are usually a regular on the dining table when breaking the fast. Looking for ideas and being creative with these fresh drink recipes can be your alternative choice to wait for the time to break the fast.

Your iftar menu will be more complete and most importantly, the food or drink will be healthier because you know the ingredients.

Well, that’s the information about exciting ngabuburit tips that you can do. Let’s make this Ramadan moment a step towards becoming a better person. Don’t forget to follow JSClab social media to get tips on doing good or other interesting info.