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Indonesian Hindus Celebrate The Silent Day Alongside The Ramadan Fast Of Muslim

Hindus parade ogoh-ogoh statues, replicas of evil creatures, accompanied by gamelan music through the city streets to celebrate Silent Day, which coincides with the observance of the Ramadan fast in Malang, East Java, Indonesia, on March 18, 2026. Indonesia is the country with the largest Muslim population in the world and legally protects its citizens' right to practice their respective religions, including Islam, Christianity, Catholicism, Hinduism, and Buddhism. (Photo by Aman Rochman/NurPhoto)

Photo ID	#13464880
Date Taken	18 March 2026
Location	N/A
Photographer	Aman Rochman/NurPhoto
Category	Religion and Belief
Copyright	© 2026 NurPhoto - Aman Rochman/NurPhoto

Medium Group of People Action Shot Hindus ogoh-ogoh statues evil creatures gamelan music city streets silent Day Ramadan fast Malang East Java Indonesia March 18 2026 largest Muslim population religious observance Islam Christianity Catholicism Hinduism Buddhism religious practice legal protection citizens' rights religious celebrations cultural parade traditional music interfaith harmony religious diversity public procession spiritual observance ethnic diversity cultural heritage community event religious coexistence multicultural society.