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Malang (East Java): The Pagu­y­u­ban Metta Buddhists community of the Sanggar Suci temple in Mal­ang, East Java, was handing out nasi soto (aromatic soup with rice), es campur (ice dessert), warm tea and snacks at a yard near Jl Dr Wahidin.Since 4.30pm on Monday, locals and travellers in the area flocked to the place for some free food.

“The distribution of iftar meals for the 30 days of Ramadan has become a tradition since it began in 1998,” said the community’s counsellor, 72-year-old Winantea Listia­hadi, in Malang on Tuesday.

Winantea added that the free dishes for breaking fast were initially provided in 1998 to help locals experiencing financial hardship following the country’s economy crisis.

 

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