Interpreting Eid Al-Fitr Even Without New Clothes As Tradition

JAKARTA - It seems that new clothes are still considered important in welcoming Eid al-Fitr even though COVID-19 is still a pandemic. In recent days, we often see on social media, some people are desperate to crowd to get Eid clothes at an open shopping center. This shows how strong the tradition of new clothes for Lebaran is not to be missed.

The all-new history for Eid in Indonesia dates back to the 15th century to be precise in 1596 in the province of Banten. In the book "Indonesian National History", Marwati Poesponegoro and Nugroho Notosusanto write that Banten was under the auspices of the Sultanate of Banten at that time. Because the kingdom is Islamic in style, that's why Islamic culture and life are strong in the community.

At that time, only those from the royal circles bought new clothes before Eid, while the common people preferred to sew them. That's why at that time many farmers suddenly changed their professions to become tailors when Eid came. This tradition of preparing new clothes is also applied in Yogyakarta.

Like other traditions, this habit takes root and binds people more strongly like an obligation, even though it is not really the case. Since the time of the Prophet, the custom of decorating yourself to welcome the Hari Raya has also been known, but you don't have to wear new clothes.

The true meaning of Victory Day is the cleanness of our hearts. Self-introspection, eliminating envy and envy, and forgiving one another are things that should occupy our time and attention more, because real beauty is not only shown from what we wear, but also from what is inside. we.

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