Takjil Tradition At Yogyakarta Jogokariyan Mosque, Provides Thousands Of Portions But Still Less

Takjil Tradition at the Jogokariyan Mosque (Photo from Antara)

YOGYAKARTA - There is an interesting tradition in one corner of the city of Yogyakarta every month of Ramadan. Precisely at the Jogokariyan Mosque, which is known for its excitement in distributing free takjil when breaking the fast. The Jogokariyan Mosque is a favorite place to hunt takjil for students, local residents, and tourists who are visiting Jogja.

Along the road in front of the Jogokariyan Mosque, visitors began to crowded after the Asr prayer or after 3 pm. Street vendors open stalls on the right and left of the road. Like a human ocean, pedestrians fill the road while buying snacks and waiting for time to break.

Not only was people passing by in the afternoon market attracting attention. Towards the time of breaking the fast, the committee of the Jogokariyan Mosque was busy preparing thousands of portions of food to share. So what is the takjil tradition like at the Jogokariyan Mosque in Ramadan 2024?

Jogokariyan Mosque is indeed one of the places chosen by Jogja residents for takjil hunting. Not only is the atmosphere lively, the portion of takjil distributed in this place is very large. In addition, the menu presented every day is also different and nutritious.

The tradition of sharing takjil at the Jogokariyan Mosque is indeed held every year. In Ramadan 1445 H, the administrators of the Jogokariyan Mosque provide as many as 3,500 takjil portions which are distributed free of charge for people who come there.

The iftar menu consists of thousands of servings, prepared by 27 groups of dasawisma mothers. They cook side dishes at their respective homes to be brought to the mosque in the late afternoon. While the rice is cooked at the mosque and the menu for breaking the fast is also mixed there.

Every afternoon, volunteers and the community are involved in preparing thousands of portions to break the fast. Since 16.00 WIB, the committee has started arranging a table in the mosque yard. On the east, there are women who are moving to fill the dishes with rice, side dishes, sambal, and crackers, for the iftar menu.

The plates that were filled with food were then arranged on the table. When approaching the time of the Maghrib call to prayer, a committee announced that the congregation should immediately enter the mosque area. Meanwhile, takjil hunters usually have also started lined up to form queues to enter the mosque and take takjil.

On the first day of fasting, thousands of takjil periods were sold out. It didn't take long for the takjil to be invaded by the congregation. In fact, many visitors do not get takjil rations because there are so many queues.

The tradition of distributing takjil at the Jogokariyan Mosque continues to be carried out for generations. It has been running for 20 years that the Jogokariyan Mosque distributes free takjil every Ramadan. This activity involves administrators of mosques, the surrounding community, and volunteers to work together to carry out good intentions during the fasting month.

Not only is it known for the existence of free takjil in large quantities, the Jogokariyan Mosque is also synonymous with the village of Ramadan every fasting month. This special culinary market for Ramadan is held along the Jogokariyan road. This market is opened for MSMEs and street vendors who want to peddle their products.

Held the afternoon market at KRJ is indeed to facilitate the surrounding community so that they can still sell food. Considering that during the day in Ramadan there will be no buyers, this afternoon's market moment can be used to sell its merchandise.

At the entrance, visitors will be greeted by a gate that reads Kampoeng Ramadhan Jogokariyan (KRJ). Visitors at KRJ can buy various foods and drinks sold by traders. Culinary products sold are also very varied, ranging from traditional snacks, typical overseas foods, and others.

Such is the review of the takjil tradition of the Jogokariyan Mosque of Yogyakarta. The tradition for takjil and Kampung Ramadan in Jogokariyan is always awaited every time they enter the fasting month. Every afternoon this location is never lonely and is even full of visitors from various circles. Also read the history of the greatness of the Jogokariyan Mosque.

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