History of meugang or makmeugang in aceh

The meugang tradition in Aceh started from the time of the greatest Sultan of Aceh's leadership, Sultan Alaiddin Iskandar Muda Meukuta Alam (1607-1636) in the Aceh Darussalam Kingdom. At that time the sultan held a large number of slaughters of cattle and the flesh was distributed to all his people. It is done as an expression of gratitude sultan to Allah swt for prosperity and prosperity of his people. In addition it is also done as a thankfulness of the sultan to his people who have served and continue to support his government. The procession meugang arranged in Qanun Meukuta Alam Al-Asyi (Law of the Sultanate of Aceh). One way of implementing meugang in the Sultanate is to record the number of poor and orphans, a month before the entry of Ramadan. The data is then verified by the official institution of the Sultanate or Qadhi, who then chooses a worthy meugang meat recipient.

Prof H Ali Hasjmy in his book History of Islamic Culture in Indonesia, (1990: 151) said, occurred on the day before Ramadan (30 or 29 Syakban). At the Kraton Darud Dunia there is a special ceremony, attended by the Sultan, ministers, state officials, officers and leaders of the people, clerics and clever. Toward the ceremony, Syahbandar Seri Tama Setia presented bungong jaroe to the Sultan in the form of clothes, which the king used in the ceremony. Syahbandar also provides wreaths to be brought to the "cage" (tomb) of kings. On that day, the Sultan ordered the Imam of Baitul Fakir / Miskin Hall, the paralyzed and the widows. Funds are provided by Qadli Mu'adhdham as treasurer of Khazanah Balai Silaturrahim.

Gradually, until now exactly in the year 1439 H coincides with the year 2018 AD, Meugang became a tradition for the majority Muslim community of Aceh. Although the model is different from Era Sultan Iskandar Muda, the meaning contained beneath it remains the same. This celebration is also part of the joy of the people of Aceh to welcome the holy month of Ramadan. Earlier in the day, residents had prepared preparations to welcome the holy month of Ramadan full of blessings. Sultan Darussalam Sultanate in the era of Sultan Iskandar Muda is the largest Islamic empire in Southeast Asia, so that the meugang tradition in Aceh can not be separated from the teachings of Islam. Because meugang in order to welcome the holy month of Ramadan. The implementation program meugang in the kingdom at that time carried out massively, how to prosper the community.

Meugang is a cultural tradition for the people of Aceh that have existed since hundreds of years ago. This tradition is always commemorated two or three days before entering the holy month of Ramadan. Meugang synonymous with togetherness, with eating beef or buffalo are cooked with a wide range. This activity is believed to have existed since the time of the kingdom of Aceh Darussalam in the 16th century AD. Until now still preserved by the people of Aceh. It was seen, when entering the day Meugang, people in droves to buy beef and buffalo. Society does not care about the price of meat that when Meugang can rise up to 50 percent, as long as it can follow the day Meugang with members of his family. Tradition meugang the tradition of eating beef or buffalo. For the people of Aceh.

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