Lisa Afridayani

Ramad h an. Today guys I will share a bit of Ramadan. Ramadan is the ninth month of the Islamic lunar calendar. It begins upon the visual sighting of the last full moon of the year and lasts 29 or 30 days, depending on the year. The holiday of Eid al-Fitr marks the end of Ramadan and the beginning of the next lunar month. Ramadan is intended originated as an observation of the first revelation of the Qur'an to Prophet Mohammed. During the blessed month of Ramadan, Muslims all over the world abstain from all food, drink, and other physical needs during the daylight hours (such as smoking or sex).But Ramadan is much more than just not eating and drinking: it is a time to purify the soul, refocus attention on God and practice self-discipline and sacrifice. Fasting for the month of Ramadan is an annual observance; every year, Muslims take an entire month out of their lives to observe this strict fast and rededicate themselves to worship and faith. Muslims are called upon to us...

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 Khazan...

History of Baiturrahman Grand Mosque in Aceh Hello guys today I will share a bit about the history of Baiturrahman Grand Mosque in Aceh, my birthplace. Baiturrahman Grand Mosque is a Mosque located in the center of Banda Aceh city, Aceh Province, Indonesia. The Baiturrahman Grand Mosque is a symbol of religion, culture, spirit, strength, struggle and nationalism of Acehnese people. The mosque is a landmark of Banda Aceh and has survived the 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami. The original Masjid Raya ("Grand Mosque") was built in 1612 during the reign of Sultan Iskandar Muda. Some say the original mosque was built even earlier in 1292 by Sultan Alaidin Mahmudsyah. The original royal mosque featured a multi-tiered thatched roof, a typical feature of Acehnese architecture. When the Colonial administration of the Dutch East Indies attacked the Kraton During the First Aceh Expedition on 10 April 1873, the Acehnese attacked the KNIL from the Baiturrahman Grand Mosque. From some f...

Here are just a few reasons why literature is important. 1. Expanding horizons First and foremost, literature opens our eyes and makes us see more than just what the front door shows. It helps us realize the wide world outside, surrounding us. With this, we begin to learn, ask questions, and build our intuitions and instincts. We expand our minds. 2. Building critical thinking skills Many of us learn what critical thinking are in our language arts classes. When we read, we learn to look between the lines. We are taught to find symbols, make connections, find themes, and learn about characters. Reading expands these skills, and we begin to look at a sentence with a larger sense of detail and depth and realize the importance of hidden meanings so that we may come to a conclusion. 3. A leap into the past History and literature are entwined with each other. History is not just about power struggles, wars, names, and dates. It is about people who are products of their tim...

The Impact of Globalization to Education 1. The Positive Impact Globalization has making many chances to sharing knowledge, technology, social value, and behavioral norms and development promotion such as individual, organizations, communities, and societies all around the world. Few advantage of globalization is: •            Global sharing of knowledge •            Mutual Support •            Creating values and Rising efficiency •            Increasing Universal Understanding, collaboration, harmony, and acceptance. •            Lightening communications, interactions, and encouraging multi-cultural contributions     at different levels among countries. 2. The Negative Impact Besides giving posit...