Merak Port in Banten (file photo)

Traffic during homebound season to peak on Friday

REPUBLIKA.CO.ID, MERAK - The homebound traffic in Java is predicted to peak on Friday. Millions of travelers heading to Sumatra through Merak port, Banten. Public relation of state owned seaport operator PT ASDP Indonesia Ferry, Mario S Utomo said that traffic during Eid al Fitr could reach one million people. "At peak season, number of travelers will be far higher...

Beef price is expected to increase to 100,000 IDR per kilogram. (illustration)

Govt guarantees food stocks and prices during Eid al Fitr

REPUBLIKA.CO.ID, SURABAYA - The government will guarantee the availability of food stocks, as well as ensure their prices remain reasonable during the post-fasting Eid al Fitr festival, a minister said. "We can guarantee that the stocks of basic food commodities would be adequate and their prices would be stable during the Lebaran festivity," Trade Minister Gita Wirjawan said on Wednesday. The...

Police personnels gather near National Monument (Monas) in Jakarta last week to officially start the security operation for Eid al Fitri with code name

Selasa , 14 Aug 2012, 22:00 WIB

SBY: Lebaran services not merely routine

Hijr year is lunar calendar and its new days begin at the sunset, while the first day of a month begins on new moon rises. (illustration)

Jumat , 10 Aug 2012, 22:31 WIB

Muhammadiyah: Eid al Fitr on August 19