Meugang Acehnese Tradition
Meugang
Acehnese Tradition
Hello
again guys this time I want to share about a tradition in my home, it is called
megang. Usually megang take 3 times a year ( in the beginning of Ramadan, the
end of Ramadan when 2- 4 days before Idul fitri, and 2-4 days before Iidul adha
). Every meugang, there are unusual activities, market more crowded with meat
vendor who sell it in front of stores selling various of necessity.
Meugang
is a tradition in Aceh, no provinces have this tradition. It is not surprising,
meat vendor all of a sudden appear at the market. In Banda Aceh, meat vendor
around at sub districts and villages; Ulee Kareng, Darussalam, Peunayong,
Beurawe, Setui and others. At the morning, the road is quiet and the Market as
a central of bustle. Historian of Aceh, Tarmizi A Hamid said that meugang noted
down in Qanun Al Asyi (Qanun Meukuta Alam) which was published on Aceh Sultan
period. It was mentioned on holy book, Aceh Sultan by hereditary asked to Qadi
Mua’zzam Khazanah Balai Silatur Rahmi to take dirham, fabrics, cows, buffaloes
cut back on meugang’s day. Next, the meat give away to Muslim religious
mendicant, dhuafa, advanced age and sightless people. Not only meat, but also
money and fabrics with 6 cubic Sultan give to his society. The gift
distributed by leader of village (Keuchik) at every area. “Aceh Sultan always
give it to his beloved people”, mentioned Tarmizi that took from Sultan holy
book on Iskandar Muda period.
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