The Ied is just around the corner now. Nicest time of the year to be in Jakarta: traffic-free streets and significantly reduced density. The atmosphere even feel almost eerie as you start wondering whether everyone has evacuated the city because they know something you don’t.
Holidays like the Ied here in Indonesia or Thanksgiving in America always make big impact on the density of cities, as millions of people are travelling to be with their families and relatives, or simply taking time off for a vacation away from home – wherever that may be.
In a city like Jakarta, where millions of its population are migrant workers (including myself), the impact of Ied is extremely significant. You suddenly realize how overly crowded the city is, and how inefficient it runs normally. And you start thinking how nice it would be to experience the city when your mood is not clouded by the irritation you get from being in traffic.
Enjoy it while it lasts! Happy holidays and Selamat Hari Raya Idul Fitri 1427 H.
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