Sekaten Fair 2025

Where: Kasu Nanan Palace in Surakarta (Solo), Central Jav, ,
When: Tuesday, September 23, 2025
Fireworks - Photo by: Microdot / via morguefile.com
Fireworks
Photo by: Microdot / via morguefile.com

Every year, in addition to the birthday celebrations of Prophet Muhammad, who was born according to the Islamic calendar on the 12th of Rabi Al-Awaal month, a Sekaten fair is held in Surakarta (known as Solo) in the center of Java.

The colorful and festive traditional Sekaten fair perpetuates the prophet birthday and attracts mass of thousands visitors.

The fair combines religious indentity with the unique culture and tradition of the island. The visitors can enjoy various kinds of culture and entertainment shows as well as a traditional local market with lot of food and drinks stands.

The fair is opened with a big parade. The Sultan and his family march at the head of the parade up to the great mosque.

The fair that takes place in Kasu Nanan Palace lasts for several days (variable) and ends in a ceremony when the Sultan donates presents to the attendants.

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Event Related Information

Contact details:
Ministry Of Culture And Tourism, Republic Of Indonesia
Sapta Pesona Building
Jl. Medan Merdeka Barat No. 17
Jakarta 10110
Tel. +62 21 383 8167
Fax. +62 21 384 9715

For your attention !

IMPORTANT !
As unforeseen circumstances can arise, the details of events are subject to change. We highly recommend checking with the organizers before making any travel arrangements to ensure up-to-date information.

Country Information

Capital:
Jakarta
Currency:
Indonesian rupiah (IDR)
Voltage and Frequency:
127/230 V 50 Hz
Dialing country code:
+62
Time Zone:
UTC+7 to +9 (Various/Seasons)
Language:
Bahasa Indonesia (official, modified form of Malay), English, Dutch, local dialects (the most widely spoken of which is Javanese).
Location:
Southeastern Asia, archipelago between the Indian Ocean and the Pacific Ocean.
Climate:
Tropical; hot, humid; more moderate in highlands.
Information email:
Tourist website:
Information address:
Ministry Of Culture And Tourism, Republic Of Indonesia Sapta Pesona Building Jl. Medan Merdeka Barat No. 17 Jakarta 10110 Tel. +62 21 383 8167 Fax. +62 21 384 9715
Indonesia background and overview
The Dutch began to colonize Indonesia in the early 17th century; the islands were occupied by Japan from 1942 to 1945. Indonesia declared its independence after Japan's surrender, but it required four years of intermittent negotiations, recurring hostilities, and UN mediation before the Netherlands agreed to relinquish its colony. Indonesia is the world's largest archipelagic state and home to the world's largest Muslim population. Current issues include: alleviating poverty, preventing terrorism, consolidating democracy after four decades of authoritarianism, implementing financial sector reforms, stemming corruption, holding the military and police accountable for human rights violations, and controlling avian influenza. In 2005, Indonesia reached a historic peace agreement with armed separatists in Aceh, which led to democratic elections in December 2006. Indonesia continues to face a low intensity separatist guerilla movement in Papua.
[Courtesy of The World Factbook]

City Information

Longitude:
110.83167°
Latitude:
-7.55611°

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