Knowing 5 Eid al-Fitr Traditions in Indonesia
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The Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) said: "(The reality is) one who maintains family ties is not one who reciprocates the good done to him. Instead, it is one who, when his family ties are severed, quickly reconnects them." (Narrated by Bukhari).
4. Eating Ketupat
Ilustrasi ketupat
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Eating ketupat is a familiar tradition. Consuming ketupat has become an inseparable custom whenever Eid al-Fitr arrives in Indonesia.
After performing the Eid prayer, families usually gather to enjoy ketupat dishes together. Typically, ketupat is served alongside signature dishes such as chicken opor, beef rendang, and crackers.
The making of ketupat typically involves coconut leaves or palm leaves as its wrapper. Then, the ketupat is filled with rice and boiled before the night of Eid al-Fitr.
5. Giving THR (Eid Holiday Allowance)
Ilustrasi tunjangan hari raya (THR).
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Kids are gifted with colourful envelopes of money or known as THR (Eid Holiday Allowance) by their elders when they visit them.
Distributing THR has become a highly anticipated tradition among Muslims in Indonesia. Eid Allowance is a moment celebrated with joy when Eid arrives.
THR is not only pocket money given to children, teenagers, neighbors, or even unmarried young adults but also a form of appreciation from some companies to their employees.
Kepala Dinas Pemkab Pekalongan 'Dipalak' untuk THR hingga Ultah Bupati Fadia, Nominalnya Rp 5-25 Juta
Sejumlah kepala dinas di Pemkab Pekalongan, dimintai uang oleh Bupati nonaktif Fadia Arafiq untuk jatah tunjangan hari raya (THR) lebaran dan ulang tahun.
