Mataram, the capital city of Lombok is well known as “City with Thousand Mosque”. The city gains its name due to the number of mosque you can find there. We can sure that in every district or village; there are at least 2 mosques. Moslem is the majority of the island and follows with Hindu and other religions. During Lebaran and Idul Fitri (Moslem’s Holiday Celebration), many festivals are held to welcoming the events.

Takbir Competition

Takbir is a praised to GOD, because Muslim people have completed one month fasting period, and was successful in suppressing they passion. That happiness showed through a Takbir and Tahmid and play in mosques. And after a while, Takbir and Tahmid are shown as a parade. Takbir is paraded at the end of the fasting month after the last breakfast.

Lebaran Topat

Lebaran Topat is a cultural event related to the Moslem religion in Lombok. Lebaran Topat as the tradition to celebrate Lebaran and recreation by bringing traditional food “Topat” with variety of side dishes including vegetables, it’s held in the 7 day after Idul Fitri. Lebaran Topat is held particularly in the West Lombok, started to pray to happiness and prosperity in the mosque, musholla, family grave yard and followed by recreation along the coast line, the traditional food “topat” and variety of side dishes including vegetable dishes.

If you are unfortunate to attend this event, you still can have the experience to taste the Topat dishes. Staffs at Villa Ombak can suggest you where to find the best restaurant in Lombok that serves Topat throughout the year.