Indonesian Eid al-Adha Celebrations – T-mates, Eid al-Adha 1444 H is just around the corner! Since it will be a long weekend, we want to share some unique and sacred places in Indonesia where the celebration of Eid al-Adha takes place. You can visit these places to witness the traditions firsthand while enjoying a short vacation!
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7 Unique Ways to Celebrate Eid al-Adha in Indonesia
In Indonesia, Eid al-Adha is celebrated in a unique and spiritual way. Let’s hop in to see how sacred it is, t-mates! Does your hometown appear on this list, or is it missing from it? Scroll down to find out more~
1. Grebeg Gunungan Tradition, Jogja
Eid al-Adha celebrations in the City of Jogja are different from those in other parts of Indonesia. Many people look forward to Grebeg Gunungan every year to help them celebrate Eid al-Adha.
The march of the gunungan grebeg was replicated at the ceremony conducted by the Yogyakarta Palace and the students of the Student City. In the future, residents will fight over this Grebeg Mountain because they believe it brings good fortune to those who live there.
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2. Toron Tradition (Homecoming), Madura
Who says you have to celebrate your return to your hometown only during the holy day of Eid al-Fitr? Residents of Madura, East Java, also participate in the “toron” custom during Eid al-Adha. Every Eid al-Adha, the Madurese will do “toron” – going home with souvenirs – as part of the celebration.
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Some believe that this custom was started to keep the Madurese nomads connected to their motherland. This is a very unique and meaningful way to celebrate Eid al-Adha in the style of the Madurese community, right, t-mates?
3. Tradition of Accera Kalompoang, Gowa
South Sulawesi’s Gowa community has a unique style of commemorating Eid al-Adha called the Accera Kalompoang tradition. Washing the heirlooms of the Kingdom of Gowa following Eid al-Adha is usually how this procession is carried out.
Eid al-Adha is celebrated in numerous ways all across the world, and Accera Kalompoang Gowa is one of them. What about you, t-mates? Have you seen something like this before?
4. Manten Sapi Tradition, Pasuruan
A unique tradition in Pasuruan in East Java is to dress the cow first before slaughtering it as a sacrifice for Eid al-Adha celebrations. Pasuruan’s Manten Sapi celebration of Eid al-Adha is a tradition that has been passed down through the generations.
The cow is bathed and then decked with flowers as part of this tradition. The cows will be brought around the hamlet until they reach the courtyard of the mosque. So, do you want to see this Eid al-Adha custom in person, t-mates?
5. Apitan Tradition, Grobogan
Interestingly, people in Central Java celebrate Eid al-Adha in a unique way as well. In Grobogan, there is something called the Apitan Tradition, which is a way to express their gratitude for the gifts and sustenance bestowed upon them by the Creator. The tradition, also known as the Merti Bumi Tradition or Earth Alms, which is held every year.
6. Meugang Aceh Tradition, Aceh
The Meugang Tradition refers to the way people in Aceh celebrate Eid al-Adha. This tradition involves preparing beef for family and orphaned youngsters to eat together.
You know, t-mates, that this Meugang tradition has been going on for hundreds of years. Of course, the Meugang Aceh Tradition can also help to strengthen the spirit of communal solidarity that is expected to grow even more when Eid al-Adha rolls around again.
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7. Gamelan Sekaten, Surakarta
Finally, there is the Surakarta-based Gamelan Sekaten tradition. Wali Songo has used this practice, which dates back centuries, to disseminate Islam around the world. Do not be shocked if you see this custom continuing to be practiced on occasions such as Prophet Muhammad’s Birthday, Eid al-Fitr, and Adha.
After the Eid al-Adha prayer, this Sekaten gamelan is usually played, along with the public watching the betel nut chewing. This is meant to be a wish for good health and long life.
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Happy Eid al-Adha, t-mates!
Because of the country’s diversity, it has been established that Indonesia is a rich source of distinctive traditions and ceremonies. Eid al-Adha is usually eagerly anticipated, so don’t forget to spread happiness everywhere, t-mates!
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