The tradition of Ramadan in Bali

Religious harmony is reflected in Bali's predominantly Hindu. Island of the Gods which is twice diluluhlantakkan these terrorist suicide bombing appreciate different beliefs.



That's why, Muslims who belonged to minority religious fasting can run comfortably and quietly in this Ramadan. Which according to Islamic ritual well underway, as well as traditional Balinese tradition alive.

Look at the Mosque Muhajirin, Kepaon, Denpasar, Bali. Is named megibung tradition, that means eating together in one container. megibung Balinese tradition which actually contains the meaning of togetherness. Hindus there are also often held this ritual.

Foods that are naturally characteristic of Bali. Base genep which means the full flavor dominates the presented foods, such as chicken base genep, Rice, and samba matah. Certainly not miss bali and lotong porridge soup.

Muslims in Bali held a khatam megibung every 30 juz Quran. Conducted after breaking fast, beginning with the opening together. After the evening prayer was held megibung.

Muhajirin mosque, where megibung, is a historic mosque. Established since the XVIII century, in 1326 listed mihrabnya H. Mujahirin name comes from its founder, the Muslim settlers in Sanur.

That said, newcomers are soldiers escape. King of Badung ask them for help when fighting enemies in Bali. Tracks services these Muslim soldiers could be seen as Castle Pemecutan always held a ceremony held dances Rodat. This dance describes the Muslim forces fought with bersalawat.

King of Badung redeem it with a piece of land services to established settlements. Until now, different antarumat this belief has been considered each other as brothers.

Every time there are always events in the Muslim villages in Bali was attended by important figures including Cokorda Pemecutan. So also when the holiday is celebrated Galungan Hindus. At the time of Nyepi, Muslims helping Muslims safeguards so that activities do not interfere with the ritual penyepian.

"Our belief is different, but we were brothers," said Putu Supadma Rudana, young leaders owner Rudana Museum in Bali. He pointed to the Balinese philosophy called imitate Braya namely maintaining kinship. "Keeping hubunan with Muslims is customary obligations," he said. Muslims call Hindus as imitate diving, meaning the brother Muslims.

A number of Balinese tradition was absorbed in any other Islamic celebration of the Prophet and Isra Miraj Mawlood. In Mawlood, for example, there are groups who chanted recitation by makidung apostolic treatise, namely how to recite Hindu prayers.

The next ritual is penapean that is make a tape, penyajaan (create a wide pocket), and PENAMPAHAN (cutting animals). Some terms were similar to those used Hindus, but the material remains of Islamic teachings.

Do not ask about how they run the devout worship, because they do not merely perform rituals also implant in the value of life. Just look at Pagayaman, Buleleng, many of which nyantri to Jombang, East Java. Pegayaman located north of Denpasar, is only 80 kilometers.

In Pegayaman also have a unique tradition called nyenggol. It's like the market, only dilakoni the boy. Their wares by the roadside so after breaking the fast. A wide variety of foods here, ranging from fruit to sate. Yes clearly the affordable price of children. This market is so sound azan disbanded evening prayer.

In addition, there ngejot tradition, namely sending each other food sectarian conducted several days before Idul Fitri. Ngejot meaning not much different from the megibung. Bali values remain alive in the midst of the Muslim community, because they are also people of Bali.

Life in Bali is beautiful, natural seelok.