Indonesians greet Ramadan in sombre mood amid Covid-19 restrictions

A member of the Indonesian Red Cross wears protective gear at a police check point during the imposition of large-scale restrictions aimed to curb the spread of the new coronavirus outbreak in Tangerang, Indonesia on Sunday (April 19). Muslims in Indonesia are resigned to the fact that things will not be the same this Ramadan, amid restrictions on gatherings and travel to stem the spread of the coronavirus. - AP

JAKARTA: The holy month of Ramadan is a time when religious fervour is high and many Muslims spend longer time at mosques or attending daily fast-breaking gatherings with families and friends.

But this year is different. Muslims in Indonesia are resigned to the fact that things will not be the same this Ramadan, amid restrictions on gatherings and travel to stem the spread of the coronavirus.