How Southeast Asian Muslims celebrate Ramadan today
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29 Apr 2024
How Southeast Asian Muslims celebrate Ramadan today

Southeast Asia (SEA) is home to millions of Muslims, making Ramadan one of the major holidays in the region. This largely religious season has also become a time for shopping and social gatherings, allowing brands to tap into a modernising (yet devout) community that likes to mix old and new.

Izzudin Al Farras

Izzudin Al Farras is a researcher at the Institute for Development of Economics and Finance (INDEF), a prominent think tank in economics and finance in Indonesia. His main areas of expertise are the digital economy and small-medium enterprises.

Azis Budi Setiawan

Azis Setiawan is a researcher at the SEBI School of Islamic Economics who specialises in Shariah. He pursued a degree in Islamic Business and Finance at the Paramadina Graduate School of Business.

Aeshah Javier

Aeshah Javier is a marketing spokesperson for Wasabih, a community in Malaysia that focuses on connecting professionals within and to the halal economy.

Yohana Belinda

Yohana Belinda is a journalist based in Jakarta. She writes about human interest, fashion, art, and politics, among other topics. Most of her bylines are with The Jakarta Post, a leading English-language newspaper in Indonesia.