Introduction

In just a few short days from now, Muslim communities the world over will be celebrating the feast of Eid al-Fitr (lebaran). For many Indonesians, this is the period of the year during which they take time off work, travel back to their hometowns and enjoy the holiday with their families and relatives. In Indonesia, this homecoming trip, which has become an integral part of Indonesian culture, is commonly known as “mudik”. This year, it has been predicted that around 30 million people will ultimately participate in the annual mudik.[1]