Enjoy Your Homecoming Without Panic

The 2025 Eid homecoming season is approaching. The community is ready to welcome it with joy to gather with their beloved families and celebrate happiness with those around them.

Ririn Oktaviani (32), a private sector employee in Jakarta, for instance, has been looking forward to Eid. For her, Eid always encompasses two inseparable moments: returning to her hometown and vacationing with relatives. She wishes to spend her holiday time with family in Yogyakarta, her hometown.

He realizes that this year's Eid celebration needs to be approached more wisely. He must truly tighten his belt in the face of the increasingly uncertain economic situation of the country.

"I have already projected the expenses that will be needed. These must be calculated carefully because I observe the current economy and then fear the possibility of a crisis. Honestly, I am very afraid of a crisis," said Ririn when contacted on Monday (17/3/2025).

However, the situation did not diminish Ririn's enthusiasm to continue preserving traditions and strengthening bonds during the Eid al-Fitr celebration. She simply needed to prioritize her expenses. The remainder had to be saved.

To ensure a peaceful and comfortable vacation, Ririn feels the need to continuously monitor the latest developments in the national economic situation. For this reason, she will certainly read coverage related to the matter.

On the other hand, during the upcoming holiday, he requires coverage that at least reviews tips for budget-friendly vacations and discounts that characterize Lebaran. Tips for managing holiday allowance (THR) are also necessary. "Whether it's toll fee discounts or government policies that include discounts. It's typical, always on the lookout for discounts, haha," he said.

Ririn is just one of more than 100 million people who will travel during the Eid holiday. The Ministry of Transportation estimates that the potential for public movement during the 2025 Eid holiday will reach 146.48 million people or almost half of the total population of Indonesia.

There are five destination areas for homecoming travelers, namely North Sumatra, West Java, Central Java, East Java, and Yogyakarta. Information related to homecoming flows, potential traffic jams, ticket availability in several modes, and vacation options will also be sought by residents.

For that, like previous years, Kompasand Kompas.id will present special coverage of Lebaran. Through writings and videos from journalists in several regions, we want to accompany readers in welcoming and understanding the Lebaran holiday.

Amidst various economic challenges, the Kompas Team captures various initiatives and creativity of the community to be able to celebrate moments before Lebaran meaningfully without disrupting finances. Initiatives and creativity usually emerge when the community is faced with various challenges.

In terms of the habit of ngabuburit or waiting for the breaking of the fast, for example, people utilize public spaces. They do not need to go to faraway places and require high costs.

People in Semarang, for example, ngabuburit at the Alun-alun of the Great Mosque of Semarang, Central Java. Likewise, residents of Surabaya and Madura use the Suramadu Bridge to wait for the time to break the fast. In addition to being cheap, these iconic places also provide a special experience for the community.

On the other hand, there are also a number of people who try their luck by selling Lebaran hampers. With the hope that this can add to the rice pot and their family's needs ahead of Lebaran.

To further complete the homecoming trip, the Eid edition of Kompas will also review the conditions of homecoming travel points, such as airports, ports, roads, terminals, and train stations. Not only that, we will also present a number of recommendations for tourist attractions and culinary delights for travelers who want to take advantage of the Eid holiday with their families in their hometowns.

Specifically, Kompas in this edition has also visited nine tombs of Wali Sanga located in East Java to West Java. The results of this coverage will be packaged in the form of light writing so that readers can take meaning from the story of the spread of Islam carried out by Wali Sanga, especially related to strengthening tolerance in today's life.

In addition to being manifested in writing, we have also visualized it in the 2025 Eid coverage logo. The mosque with a tumpang sari roof was chosen because it is a characteristic of traditional Indonesian mosque architecture, especially those influenced by the Wali Sanga.

This form symbolizes simplicity and harmony and reminds of the spiritual values applied by Wali Sanga in spreading Islam in Indonesia. The tiered roof also reflects the closeness to the sky and God and symbolizes the harmony between humans and nature.

Then, the design of the mosque tower or commonly known as minaret is also displayed to refer to the presence of the mosque as a center of worship that is not only striking physically, but also spiritually. This simple minaret design reflects the values of simplicity and tranquility in worship taught by the Wali Sanga. In addition, there are nine mosque pillars that symbolize the nine writings of the Wali Sanga.

Ketupat is chosen as a traditional symbol of Indonesia that is closely related to the celebration of Lebaran. Usually, ketupat is a typical dish served in Lebaran celebrations, symbolizing togetherness and gratitude after fasting for a month. The shape of the ketupat used is also a background to strengthen the identity of Indonesian culture, while giving a festive and togetherness impression in celebrating the holiday.

The colors we chose were also warm tones, such as gold and green. The color gold symbolizes glory, glory and peace and shows a spirit of celebration full of gratitude. The color green depicts fertility, life, and gives a natural impression of being connected to nature and a harmonious life.

The entire logo combines elements that contain spiritual, cultural, and togetherness meanings, representing the spirit of Lebaran celebrations in Indonesia with a traditional and Islamic touch.

Journalists of Harian Kompas will try to be present directly to readers through live reporting in several regions in Indonesia during the night of takbiran until Lebaran. We will report on the atmosphere of Lebaran, messages from national figures, and the excitement of Lebaran.

Readers can enjoy coverage of this Eid edition starting Monday (17/3/2025) on Kompas.id until Sunday (6/4/2025). In the Kompas newspaper, related articles can be read starting Monday (24/3/2025). Happy Eid full of blessings and strengthening ties with relatives.