The Tradition of Ramadan in Yogyakarta is Still Sustainable Until Now

Illustration of the location of the padusan tradition before Ramadan (klaten.go.id)

YOGYAKARTA - As a Cultural City, Yogyakarta has many traditions held before the month of Ramadan. These traditions are carried out by Muslims in various forms of customs. The tradition before Ramadan in Yogyakarta is still sustainable and is still widely practiced by the community.

Jogja's Pre-Ramadan Tradition

The tradition leading up to the fasting month in Yogyakarta is quite diverse. This article will present it for you.

Padusan

Padusan is a Muslim tradition in Yogyakarta. The tradition is usually carried out a day before the fasting month. The tradition of padusan before Ramadan is carried out by taking a big bath in a river, beach, or natural spring. The padusan tradition is carried out as a form of cleansing oneself from sins as well as an effort to welcome Ramadan.

Nyadran

Nyadran is an indigenous effort that is carried out by praying together for ancestors. Not only praying together, Muslims will also visit the graves of their deceased parents. After the pilgrimage, nyadran is continued by distributing nasi berkatan and eating together with relatives and neighbors. This nyadran tradition is started by Muslims in Yogyakarta a week before Ramadan fasting.

Apem Mountain

One of the unique traditions carried out in Yogyakarta is the gunungan apem ceremony. This tradition is held, among others, in Kampung Miliran, Muja Muju Village, Kemantren Umbulharjo, Yogyakarta City. This tradition is carried out by holding a procession of ruwah and held every time before the holy month of Ramadan. In the event, residents will hold a prayer together and distribute gunungan apem that has been wrapped.

The apem mountain is not only followed by the Muslim community, but other religions are also allowed to join.

Bebersih

Bebersih is a tradition carried out by Muslims, including in Yogyakarta. This tradition is carried out by cleaning the mosque in a cooperative manner. Bebersih is carried out so that Muslims who want to worship in the mosque during Ramadan can be more comfortable. The tradition of cleaning is usually carried out a week to a day before entering the fasting month.

Those are some traditions leading up to Ramadan in Yogyakarta. Visit VOI.id for other interesting information.