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Cleansing Rituals Can't Be Forgotten

In Indonesia, preparing for the holy month of Ramadan is almost as important as the month of Ramadan itself. Indonesian Muslims want to enter the month of Ramadan as spiritually and physically clean as possible, which is why those living on the Java island choose to engage in a "Padusan" cleansing ritual to mark the beginning of Ramadan. Thankfully, the island is home to countless natural springs and lakes which makes this possible.

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By bathing themselves in these waters, they are purifying themselves and preparing themselves for the holiest month in their calendar. And it's something they'll do every single year without fail.