Eid Al- Fitr in Magelang
Eid Al-Fitr or people in Indonesia commonly said "Idul Fitri" or "Lebaran", is the celebration that comes at the end of the Muslim month of fasting, Ramadhan. The English meaning from Eid Al- Fitr is" becoming holy again". The dates of the ninth The month of the Muslim calendar, Ramadan, varies from year to year, as the Muslim calendar (Hijrah)is based on a lunar cycle of 29 or 30 days. The exact date is determined by the sighting of the moon's position on the horizon. These lunar Calculations led to an official announcement by the Religious Affairs Ministry on the eve of Ramadan and Eid Al-Fitr or Idul Fitri, so that the faithful know when to begin and end the fasting month.
During Eid, people who migrate will go home or return to their hometown. Then during Eid: After Eid prayers, people will shake hands with each other, visit each other's homes, and visit their families to stay in touch. Me and my family also always go home and gather during Eid. At our grandfather's house in Sidotopo village, Magelang city. We cook a lot of food, especially Ketupat (Kupat) and Opor Ayam (chicken curry) or Opor Entog (goose curry). We cooked a lot of Opor and Ketupat, and not only did we all go home and gather, but on the other hand, in Magelang Regency there is a tradition held during Eid after Eid prayers, namely the Genduren Kupat Opor tradition. Kenduri, or Genduren, is a term in Javanese culture that refers to a traditional celebration or event in Javanese society. This event is usually done in a religious context. Kenduri or genduren usually involves various activities and rituals, such as reciting prayers, dhikr, reciting holy books, and giving food or meals to the guests who attend. This event is considered a moment to pray, honor ancestors, and ask God for blessings.Â
Genduren Kupat Opor is a tradition that is almost never missed on this holiday after establishing the Eid prayer in congregation at the local mosque. After the prayer, they did not go straight home. They shook hands with each other while saying sorry. The feeling of emotion is felt at this moment. Next, Genduren begins. The food that each brought was eaten together in the courtyard of the mosque. Even though it was only covered with carpets and mats and was plated with banana leaves, there was no gloom on the faces of the residents. From small children to adults, they blend into one. Not infrequently, they exchange food. There is only joy, sincerity, and harmony that can be seen in that moment.
