Religion is taken seriously in daily life, so dress modestly at religious sites, remove your shoes when required, and be respectful during prayer times or ceremonies. Indonesia is officially pluralist but overwhelmingly Muslim, with strong local traditions such as
Ramadan observance and the
Balinese Hindu practice of offering small daily offerings, so visitors should avoid eating, drinking, or smoking openly in front of people who are fasting and be especially considerate around mosques and temples.