Jogokariyan Ramadhan Village in Yogyakarta is a very popular destination for ngabuburit during the month of Ramadan. This place is one of the main destinations for those who want to relax and enjoy typical Ramadan dishes from street vendors and food stalls.
Every time Ramadhan arrives, Jogokariyan Village holds the Jogokariyan Ramadhan Village (KRJ) which is located on Jalan Mosque Jogokariyan, Mantrijeron District, Yogyakarta City, Special Region of Yogyakarta, and is open 24 hours during Ramadan. This event is known as the KRJ Afternoon Market. This place is always busy with many people during the month of Ramadan.
At the KRJ afternoon market, visitors can enjoy various culinary delights when breaking the fast, such as kolak, green banana, fruit ice, grass jelly ice, young coconut ice, market snacks, seafood dishes, grilled sausages, meatballs, cilok, fried food, packaged rice, lontong opor, angkringan, Javanese noodles, and many more. Every year, the types of culinary offerings are increasing, including modern snacks such as Korean street food and Japanese street food.
The committee is trying to create a typical Ramadan market atmosphere at KRJ by offering varied fast-breaking menus. Traders are required to dress neatly, and visitors are not allowed to enjoy food and drinks before the call to prayer sounds.
History of Jogokaryan Ramadhan Village
The Ramadan tradition in Jogokariyan has been going on for more than 18 years. Initially, at that time there were no food sellers during the fasting month around the Jogokariyan Mosque. At that time, only free fast-breaking food was distributed to people around Yogyakarta who needed it.
The mosque has long been known for distributing free iftar meals during the month of Ramadan. Initially, the food distribution was around 600 to 700 plates, but over time, the number continued to increase to reach 3000 plates per day during Ramadan. The high enthusiasm of visitors meant that the food was finished in a very short time.
To overcome this, the committee started providing bread as an alternative for people who wanted to break their fast if food had run out. Then, the idea arose to invite traders to that location.
At first, the Jogokariyan Ramadan market only consisted of a few traders offering typical Ramadan food and drinks. However, as the popularity of the Jogokariyan Ramadan market increases, the number of traders and visitors also increases.
In 2009, the Yogyakarta City Government participated in the development of Jogokariyan Ramadhan Village by providing support in the form of funds and management. This action helped increase the fame of Kampung Ramadhan Jogokariyan as one of the famous Ramadan tourist destinations in Yogyakarta.
Currently, Jogokariyan Ramadhan Village has become one of the most famous main Ramadan tourism destinations in Yogyakarta. Here, visitors can enjoy various typical Ramadan culinary delights such as compote, fruit ice, dates, and various other types of takjil.
Not only that, Jogokariyan Ramadhan Village in Yogyakarta also offers various interesting entertainment events for visitors, such as music performances, dances, stage art, and various religious activities such as recitation of the Koran, tausiyah, and breaking the fast together.