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Muslim exodus from Bali, to celebrate Eid-ul Fitri on Java

Muslim exodus from Bali to celebrate Eidul Fitri on Java
01/09
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A motorist rushes to board into ferry boat in Gilimanuk Harbor, Jembaran, Bali, Indonesia.
Muslim exodus from Bali to celebrate Eidul Fitri on Java
02/09
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Several motorists queue to boards into ferry boat in Gilimanuk Harbor, Jembaran, Bali
Muslim exodus from Bali to celebrate Eidul Fitri on Java
03/09
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Several motorists rushes to boards into ferry boat at night in Gilimanuk Harbor, Jembaran, Bali.
Muslim exodus from Bali to celebrate Eidul Fitri on Java
04/09
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Several motorists queue for ticket to board into ferry boat in Gilimanuk Harbor, Jembaran, Bali, Indonesia.
Muslim exodus from Bali to celebrate Eidul Fitri on Java
05/09
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Several motorists queues to board into ferry boat while a passenger sleep on the street in Gilimanuk Harbor, Jembaran, Bali, Indonesia.
Muslim exodus from Bali to celebrate Eidul Fitri on Java
06/09
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Several motorists line up for identity and legal papers check by Indonesian police in Gilimanuk Harbor, Jembaran, Bali, Indonesia.
Muslim exodus from Bali to celebrate Eidul Fitri on Java
07/09
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Several motorists rushes to board into ferry boat in Gilimanuk Harbor, Jembaran, Bali
Muslim exodus from Bali to celebrate Eidul Fitri on Java
08/09
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Several motorists boards into ferry boat in Gilimanuk Harbor, Jembaran, Bali, Indonesia.
Muslim exodus from Bali to celebrate Eidul Fitri on Java
09/09
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Several motorists boards into ferry boat in Gilimanuk Harbor, Jembaran, Bali, Indonesia.
  • Muslim exodus from Bali to celebrate Eidul Fitri on Java
  • Muslim exodus from Bali to celebrate Eidul Fitri on Java
  • Muslim exodus from Bali to celebrate Eidul Fitri on Java
  • Muslim exodus from Bali to celebrate Eidul Fitri on Java
  • Muslim exodus from Bali to celebrate Eidul Fitri on Java
  • Muslim exodus from Bali to celebrate Eidul Fitri on Java
  • Muslim exodus from Bali to celebrate Eidul Fitri on Java
  • Muslim exodus from Bali to celebrate Eidul Fitri on Java
  • Muslim exodus from Bali to celebrate Eidul Fitri on Java

Thousands of exodus muslims traveling by motorbike from Bali resort island to Java to celebrate Eid-ul Fitri in Gilimanuk Harbor. Jembrana, Indonesia. 08/09/2010

Exodus of Muslims from Bali resort island by motorbike reach a high number of 14.000, as well as 18 thousand cars. 2 or 3 days before the end of Ramadan Month they travels to Java Island to celebrate Eid-ul Fitri in their hometown.

This year ahead the end of Ramadan predicted the number of vehicles crossing at Gilimanuk Harbor of Bali to Java will reach 3,6 millions travelers. Due to massive exodus, they have to queue for more than 6 hours from the gate of the harbor to enter into the ferry ships.

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jpchristo

halah..hahaha :D

yuliseperi

christo kagak ada lawan :D

yuli seperi

Turi

Great pictures!

Wais

I'm surprised to see how popular the motorbike is as a mode of transport! Some very nice shots and strange to see so many people queue for a ferry on their bikes. I wish them all a safe journey