Some Traditions of Nusantara Region Entering the Last 10 Days of Ramadan

Good morning, afternoon, evening, and night for Agan and Aganwati everywhere! Do not feel, yes the month of Ramadan is coming to an end. Yet it feels like just yesterday we performed the first meal, first tarawih prayer, and break the fast for the first. Time passes by so quickly is no exception in this holy month. As a cautious Muslim, we must be sad with this reality, no! However, like a runner athlete before the finish, we also certainly do not want to miss the moment of the last 10 days of this month of Ramadan, not ..!

Well! Speaking about the end of Ramadan, this time I will share info about some activities that have been passed down through generations and still preserved in Indonesia before or when entering the last 10 days of Ramadan. Anything?

1. Night Blackjack

It is the original tradition of Surakarta Kasuna (Solo) which is regularly held degan held carnival every 21st night of Ramadan every year.

The tradition of Malam Kesikuran has been around since the Demak Kingdom, and continued by the Kingdom of Pajang, Mataram, and Kartasura to welcome Lailatul Qadar, which in the Islamic faith is the greatest night because of its glory equal to 1,000 months.

1. Tradition "Likuran"

Is a tradition born and known among the people of Cilegon. Usually around 20:30 pm, some teenagers around the village by voicing the phrase, "Ladies, Ladies, Saiki malem Telu Likur, CULEEEEEM ... .CULEEEEM ... .CULEEEEM". Repeated sentences are spoken so that those who are at home can hear degan hope that many residents who provide "Alms" in the form of food or drink to be brought to the mosque and prayed together The Sepuh who had been waiting in the mosque pendopo while selonjoran before eating together.

Usually, the father / mother who heard the Uar-Uar will ask all family members. Who his birthday falls on that night, then prepared some food and drink for wherewithal with the hope that given the Longevity and Blessings in living his life.

The CULEM voiced by these teenagers is short for "munCUL maLAM" or meant for those born on that night.

1. Night "Fill" and "Empty"

This tradition can be found one of them in District Jasinga, Bogor Regency.

The night of content is mlm on even day in the last 10 days of Ramadan. Like the 20th day, the 22nd and so on. On those nights always held 'Ngariung' after tarawih prayer. Finish tarawih the adam Kampung Bagoang not directly go home. Rather sit cross-legged on the terrace of the mosque and hold a dhikr together. In every night content, residents, especially mothers, make more food.

While the empty night is an odd night in the last 10 days of Ramadan. Like the 21st day, the 23rd and so on. In mlm there is no tradition of ngariung. Activities of worship after tarawih directly continued degan tadarus Al qu'ran.

1. Selamatan Java

For the Javanese, they will always routinely practice this tradition. The show is self-prescribed, but often it is delivering the food or if in the local language it is called Blessing to the neighbors.

The 21st day of Ramadan is usually marked by the loss of witr in a series of tarawih prayers. Generally witr will be held special at night or called Maleman. Well, usually the next day has begun many people who will send the delivery-delivery.

The 21st day is the beginning of the last ten months of Ramadan, and according to people, this is the day when one can get the reward freed from the fires of hell (inkum minannar if in Arabic). So do the conducts to be more blessed and forgiven.

1. Saji Maleman

Tradition that comes from Keraton Kasepuhan Cirebon is known as saji maleman. Characterized by ignition dlepak and burning ukup every night odd date after Maghrib. Dlepak is a plate made of pottery and filled with maleman oil to light the axis of the twisted cotton. While ukup is a fragrance made from a mixture of sandalwood trees, fragrant roots, brown sugar, a number of dry grass, and spices.Muslims are reminded to be more awake (not sleeping) at night to welcome angels down to earth to bring grace. Muslims also have to increase the worship and are expected to have a clean and bright heart. That way, it can spread the fragrance or benefit for many people.

1. Organizing Milk Market

There is one unique tradition owned by Gresik City, East Java towards the end of Ramadan. Namely the operation of Bandeng Market which took place on the night of 27 until night 28 Ramadan.

Based on historical records, the origin of Bandeng Market to meet the needs of the students at Sunan Giri Pondok Pesantren Giri Kedaton, or currently known as the Village Sidomukti, District Kebomas, Gresik.

At that time processed milkfish become typical Gresik sehinngga many santri who choose this snack to take home as souvenirs of the family. There are many more original traditions of the archipelago entering the last 10 days of Ramadan that may still have not been exposed. Even some have been extinct! Already we should take care and preserve our original culture.

The month of Ramadan is over soon, but not with our good deeds, Gan! Keep up the spirit to live it! Hopefully in the coming year we are still reunited with Ramadan back.

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