Cleaning Before The Holy Month. A Part Of A Padusan Ritual In Boyolali, Java, Indonesia. The Ritual, Which Takes Place A Day Before The Start Of Islamic Month Of Ramadan, Are Done By Self Body Washing As A Symbol Of Cleanliness. It Is Mostly Observed Only By Indonesia Muslims, As An Influence From Previously Existed Hindu Culture.

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