Takbir is chanted at mosques or musallahs around town on the last evening of Ramadan.Ĥ. The term takbiran comes from the Arabic word takbir, which is similar to the phrase, ‘Allahu Akbar’ (God is the greatest). The night before Lebaran is called takbiran. ‘Mohon maaf lahir dan batin’ means ‘forgive all my wrongdoings’.Īfter a month-long period of fasting during Ramadan, followers are expected to give thanks and praise. You may see people go around and greet each other, even neighbours, ‘Minal Aidin wal Faidzin, mohon maaf lahir dan batin’. With people going back to their hometowns, Lebaran is also a time to ask for forgiveness, especially from one’s parents and elders. It was a great time to meet seldomly seen relatives scattered across geographies.
However, people also went to their hometown during this period to attend a gathering of members of the extended family. The primary motivation behind this practice was to visit one’s family, especially parents. In a pre-COVID world, it was a tradition to go back to your hometown or village during this time, a pilgrimage called Mudik or Pulang Kampung. Just like any other big celebration, Lebaran is a time to be with your extended family and loved ones. If you’re curious about how Lebaran is celebrated in Indonesia, read on. Food, family and celebration are at the heart of this festival.
Known across the world as Eid al-Fitr, Lebaran, or Hari Raya Idul Fitri, this national holiday is the largest Muslim celebration in Indonesia and lasts for two days. The end of the fasting month of Ramadan is celebrated with great enthusiasm amongst Muslims across the world.