Let's Take A Peek At The Moment Of The Eid Al-Bang Mandra Holiday

Betawi actor and artist, Mandra when met at her residence in Depok, West Java, Sunday (23/4/2023). (ANTARA)

JAKARTA - A seasoned Betawi-blooded actor, Mandra shared a moment with her family during Lebaran this year. On the first day of Eid this year, Bang Mandra and his family went to visit the graves of his wife's parents in Purwakarta. He and his immediate family also visited the graves of his parents who were right in front of his house and to his older brother's place. "The first day of the second day (Lebaran) I'm usually still busy with visits to older ones," said Mandra. Even so, Mandra said the event to gather with the extended family or halal bi halal will only be held on the third day of Eid. Not without reason, according to him, the first and second days of Eid al-Fitr were still busy going to stay in touch in several places, so that events with extended families could only be held on the third day of Eid al-Fitr. “ Not yet. If you have family, I haven't. Usually we are on the third day (Lebaran). Another third day (brother) comes here, until (day) next,” said Mandra. The cast of Mandra in the series “Si Doel Anak Sekolahan ” this tells of his activities when he gathers with his family during Lebaran. As the parent in his family, his extended family will definitely gather at his home. Usually, he will eat together while chatting as well as sharing THR for his children and grandchildren. “Usually tomorrow (house) is full. Usually giving envelopes to the children and grandchildren,” said Mandra sumringah. When asked if Mandra would do halal bi halal for business partners, he said it could be done when their time was right. Usually, guests other than their families come on the third day of Eid. " “ Yes, it's usually not in the sunnah sense. That means, it can be all the way," said Mandra. Like most Betawi families in general, the Mandra family also serves one typical food that must be available during Eid, namely glutinous tape and uli. Uniquely, the glutinous tape prescription is a hereditary recipe and is made by his own family. "“ well, this (tape uli). The family that made it,” said Mandra. Mandra also said that every year she and her family wear matching colored clothes. This year, they wore black clothes as the theme this year.

“ Almost every year there are (traditions of matching clothes). Usually, from mothers to girls in general. Yesterday it was black, ” said Mandra.