What Do People Do While Waiting to Break Their Fast? A Survey Reveals
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There are many activities people can do while waiting for the breaking of the fast (iftar), also known as *ngabuburit*.
According to a survey by the Kurious-Katadata Insight Center (KIC), the majority of respondents (51.6%) spent their time waiting for iftar watching television.
Then, 44.9% of respondents admitted to *ngabuburit* by studying the Quran, followed by taking evening walks (42.7%), and hunting for *takjil* (pre-iftar snacks) (39.6%).
Furthermore, 37.2% of respondents waited for iftar by seeking entertainment on online streaming media.
Meanwhile, a smaller percentage of respondents *ngabuburit* by playing games, listening to music, and reading books, as shown in the graph.
The majority of respondents also admitted to giving more charity during Ramadan than in other months (66.4%), while only a small percentage (33.6%) felt their charitable giving intensity remained the same.
The Kurious-KIC survey involved 599 respondents spread across various regions of Indonesia, with 48.2% male respondents and 52.8% female respondents.
More than half of the respondents were from Java (excluding Jakarta) (63.8%), followed by Jakarta (15.7%), and Sumatra (10.4%). Respondents from Sulawesi, Kalimantan, Bali-Nusa Tenggara, and Maluku-Papua ranged from 0.3% to 4.3%.
Most respondents were aged between 35-44 years old (33.4%), followed by the 25-34 age group (29.9%) and the 45-54 age group (20.2%).
The survey was conducted from March 24-31, 2023, using the computer-assisted web interviewing (CAWI) method, with a margin of error of approximately 4% and a 95% confidence level.
"Disclosure: This is an AI-generated translation of the original article. We strive for accuracy, but please note that automated translations may contain errors or slight inconsistencies."
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