Tradition of Meugang or Makmeugang In Aceh
today, exactly on 16 May 2018 is the most waiting day by the people of Aceh, because besaok day meugang or makmeugang in aceh. UROE (hari) meugang or makmeugang is a tradition passed down from generation to generation in Aceh. This tradition is done three times a year, ie fasting day, precisely one day before entering the month of Ramadhan and meugang uroe feast of fasting (one day before Idul Fitri), and meugang uroe raya haji (one day before Idul Adha feast).
Tradition meugang tradition with the payment of beef or buffalo. For the people of Aceh, welcoming Ramadan or Eid, without meugang will feel bland. Although not an obligation, but has become the focus, so people can not eat beef or buffalo before Ramadan comes. Day meugang usual two days ie 2 days before The big day mentioned above is called meugang small and tomorrow is a big makmeungang.
Hari Meugang also has become a place to build kinship relationship in Islamic context. Therefore, not a few on the day meugang, Aceh residents who wander to other places to go home to enjoy the meugang meat cooking the mother's beloved, who has been waiting for the return of the child who is studying or other overseas.
Feelings of sadness even dripping tears if on the day meugang can not eat the mother's cooking because she was wandering. In fact, if we flashback back in childhood, in the morning of the urban meugang, Dad went to the market by pedaling an old bike to buy a minimum of 1-2 kg of beef or buffalo, including spices.
Arriving home with wet clothes sweaty but keep the spirit Use for Mother, partly made curry curry and some rendang dishes. During the day all families have gathered at the table by reading prayers, then eating meat dishes meugang cuisine beloved Mother.
Feelings of fun and pleasant atmosphere into the month of Ramadan is felt at that time. How happy we are at that time is no exception neighbors and relatives, the poor or rich people alike enjoy the atmosphere of entering into the holy month of Ramadan.
The history of meugang
The meugang tradition in Aceh began in the period of the greatest Sultan of Aceh's leadership, Sultan Alaiddin Iskandar Muda Meukuta Alam (1607-1636) in the Aceh Darussalam Kingdom. At that time the sultan held a large number of slaughters of cattle and the flesh was distributed to all his people.
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