Tukang Bubur Naik Haji the Series (A Porridge-Seller Performs the Hajj the Series) is an Indonesian
primetimesoap opera that aired on
RCTI everyday from 2012 to 2017. The series is produced by SinemArt and based on earlier television film of the same name. The series features a large ensemble cast whose characters lives in a fictional neighborhood, Kampung Dukuh, but mainly revolves around the titular porridge-seller, Bang Sulam (
Mat Solar) who lives with his wife, Rodhiyah (Uci Bing Slamet), and Emak Haji (Nani Wijaya). Solar left the show in 2013 for health reasons. His character is said to have left to finally achieve his dream of performing the Hajj; his character is later killed in the 1.001th episode while living in
Mecca.
In 2017, the series abruptly ended due to SinemArt's deal to move its programs to
SCTV. However, the remaining cast members begin to star on a new soap opera with a similar theme titled "Orang Orang Kampung Dukuh", but with new characters and storylines; however it was soon cancelled.
Plot
Bang Sulam, the titular porridge-seller, makes a living selling chicken congee. He lives with his wife, Rodhiyah, and Emak Haji. Along the way, he earns enough money to perform the
Hajj. Unfortunately, he is unable to do so, and dies in the 1,001th episode.
Meanwhile, Sulam's neighbours, Muhidin and Maemunah, hold an inveterate grudge against him.