Likely this is hardly happening in any other parts of the globe as to giving alms with its own typical tradition. Ramadan, the holy month for Muslims to perform as much virtue in order to gain the spiritual title of the best quality of manhood, gives way to each other to share happiness together. One of the ways to tighten family ties is to love as well as to care for the young. And giving them small money, even though it is not a must, so far becomes a sort of obligation to celebrate the feast day ahead.
In Indonesia in some cities and towns, dozens of people line up for small change at a mobile teller counter of available Banks. The Bank provides small change to face higher demands ahead of Idul Fitri. In greater Jakarta each person is allowed to change up to Rp 200,000 (US$20)
While some people in need of change surely have savings, some others who are in need of money are not as lucky as to wish the have to give them some. The issue of seasonal beggars controlled by a ‘big boss’ forces the city administration to take action. It is not a good view to see the authority chase and net the beggars out there, especially in the holy month. But how can we Muslims who are ‘cleaning’ ourselves look at it, since the city itself has to be ‘cleaned’!
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