Shopping malls in Jakarta to remain open on Eid
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A number of shopping malls in Jakarta will remain open on the Eid al-Fitr holiday or Lebaran on Wednesday to serve visitors.
The malls that will open that day include Atrium and Lotus. “We will open late,” an employee of the Lotus shopping mall, Doni, said here on Tuesday.
He informed that ahead of Lebaran, the shopping center closed 30 minutes later than the usual time of 22.00 hours.
“Since June 27, we have been closing at 2230 hours, and opening at 0900 hours,” he added.
Doni disclosed that for the past three days, just ahead of Lebaran, his shopping center has been closing at 2300 hours.
“On Lebaran day, we will open at 13.00 hours,” he noted.
The Atrium Mall in Pasar Senen, Central Jakarta, will also remain open on Lebaran.
A shop attendant at the mall, Agus, rued that he could not return to his home town in Solo, Central Java, because he had to work.
Several shops in the shopping centers in Jakarta will remain closed during Lebaran, including those at Mal ITC Cempaka Mas.
Questions & Answers
Q.Which specific shopping malls are confirmed to be open on Eid al-Fitr?
Which specific shopping malls are confirmed to be open on Eid al-Fitr?
The article confirms that Atrium and Lotus shopping malls will be open on Eid al-Fitr. Other malls in Jakarta are also mentioned as remaining open to serve visitors during the holiday period.
Q.What are the special opening hours for Lotus mall in the days leading up to and on Lebaran day?
What are the special opening hours for Lotus mall in the days leading up to and on Lebaran day?
Ahead of Lebaran, Lotus closed at 22:30 from June 27, then at 23:00 for three days prior to the holiday. On Lebaran day itself, the mall will open at 13:00.
Q.Will all shops within the open shopping centres be trading on Lebaran?
Will all shops within the open shopping centres be trading on Lebaran?
No, the article states that several shops within the shopping centres in Jakarta will remain closed during Lebaran. Mal ITC Cempaka Mas is given as an example where shops will be closed.
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