Eid is an annual cycle that continually come and go, spinning continuously. Because it is so is he called the ‘Id, which etymologically (lughat) means test or round .. Literally, Eid al-Fitr means holy day, is often defined holy days back the souls of Muslims after the start of fasting and various month-long series of worship during Ramadan.
In Indonesia, the celebration of Eid al-Fitr has its own peculiarities. Idul Fitri is often termed a “feast” is not just belong to Muslims exclusively, but has become the nation’s unique culture. Two terms that often we hear, both verbally, written on the card widths, as well as symptoms in recent years through short messages on mobile phones we are the “terminal wal aidin Faizin” and the “Halal bi halal.” Two phrases in Arabic, reportedly was found in Arab culture itself. The term is more often used in Arab culture is the expression “you yourselves kullu aam wa bi khair” (May your year-round in good condition), or “wa Minna taqabbalallahu minkum” (May Allah accept our deeds and you) [Qaris Tajudin; 2006].
Moreover, people often refer to this feast with the term “Lebaran”, a term that is typical of the Indonesian nation. Not only is the term, the series welcomes the holiday tradition in Indonesia is also unique, say for example the tradition of going home, visiting their homes and formed friendships to parents, relatives, teachers, and the companion taulan. Lebaran tradition remains a big question, how strong this tradition originate? What is the meaning behind this Islamic moment meeting with the tradition of our nation’s culture? Could pulled one meaning and value of a more open and useful to the process of strengthening our nationhood? Allahu knows best.
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