Unlike Bali, which is 80% Hindu, Lombok is 80% Muslim.
There are 5 principles of Ismal:
1. Believe in Allah
2. Prayer 5 times a day
3. Fasting during Ramadan
4. Donation of 2.5% of what you earn to the poor and needy
5. Pilgrimage to Mecca at least once in your life. Costs about 70 million, currently 10 years waiting list
In some areas, they still have older traditions, especially clothes. They have kept traditional festivals and made offering. They are not as strict as Islam.
Benang Stokel and Benang Kelambu Waterfall
After being ill yesterday, I found the trek to the waterfalls really tough. It was hot and the steps were steep and a lot of them! But of course, I managed it, though was pretty shakey by the end of it.
I decided not to swim at the waterfall in the end, but for the ladies that did, they had to wear a sarong to cover breasts and thighs.
After the waterfalls we went to a village for lunch and the group went on a walk, I chose to wait at the restaurant, enough walking for one day lol.
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