ENGLISH CLUB 2023/2024 by Istiana Nurhayati

Assalamualaikum, good morning everybody. How are you? I hope you all are fine and ready to face the Holy Ramadhan this year. As we know, the month of Ramadan will come in a few days. Every country has a custom of welcoming the holy month of Ramadan. And people in the world have their own to celebrate it. Well, for today's topic, tell us about the unique tradition of welcoming Ramadhan in various parts of the world. Write it in Padlet, okay? Thanks for your attention.

istiananurhayati1975 — 2024-03-06 02:16:42 UTC

Maulida Nurlaila XI.10

2024-03-06 02:35:07 UTC

Waalaikumussalam! Good morning! Thank you for your kind words. I will provide information about unique traditions of welcoming Ramadan in various parts of the world. Here are some examples:

1. Indonesia: In Indonesia, people often perform a special prayer called "Padusan" a few days before Ramadan begins. It involves bathing in a natural spring or river to cleanse the body and soul.

2. Morocco: In Morocco, people celebrate the arrival of Ramadan by lighting lanterns called "fanoos" and decorating their homes with colorful lights and traditional ornaments.

3. Saudi Arabia: In Saudi Arabia, the sighting of the new moon marking the start of Ramadan was announced through cannon fire. This tradition has been followed for many years.

4. Egypt: In Egypt, people usually gather in the squares and streets to watch the "Fanous Ramadan" parade. The parade involves colorful lanterns, traditional music, and performances.

5. Turkey: In Turkey, the “Mahya” tradition is followed, where strings of lights are hung between the minarets of mosques, displaying religious messages and Ramadan greetings.

These are just a few examples of unique traditions carried out in various parts of the world to welcome the holy month of Ramadan. Every country and culture has its own customs and practices to mark the start of this special time.

Inggani Abirra XI-10

2024-03-07 05:18:08 UTC

Unique traditions carried out by Muslims in various countries to welcome the holy month of Ramadan:
1.Indonesia:
In several regions of Indonesia, Muslims perform a purification ritual called padusan before the holy month of Ramadan. This tradition involves plunging into a spring and soaking the body from head to toe. Springs have spiritual significance in Javanese culture, and are believed to be part of purification during the holy month.

2.Pakistan
In Pakistan, there is a celebration called Chaand Raat. When the hilal (crescent moon) is visible in the sky, it marks the end of the month of Ramadan and the start of the Eid al-Fitr holiday. Women in Pakistan celebrate Chaand Raat by buying colorful bracelets and decorating their hands and feet with Henna or henna.

3.Lebanon
In Lebanon, a unique tradition is firing cannons to mark the end of fasting and the start of Eid al-Fitr. The sound of cannons echoes throughout the city, announcing the arrival of the holiday.

4.United Emirates
Children in the United Arab Emirates have a tradition of singing for sweets before breaking the fast. They gather around houses and make wishes in the hope of getting sweets as a reward.

5.Turkey
In Türkiye, there are sahur drummers who go around the neighborhood before dawn. They play drums to wake people up for sahur before starting the fast.

6.Egypt
During the month of Ramadan, Egyptians light colorful lanterns in the windows and terraces of their homes. These lanterns create a beautiful and uplifting atmosphere during the holy month.

DWI LISTIYANI - XI 1

2024-03-07 06:05:27 UTC

Unique tradition of welcoming Ramadhan in various parts of the world:

1. Cannon Firing in the Middle East

In various Middle Eastern countries, especially Lebanon, cannons are fired to signal the arrival of the fasting month. Not only that, this cannon is also used to mark the arrival of breaking the fast (breaking the fast).

2. Nafar Activities in Morocco to Awaken Sahur

During Ramadan, Moroccans will see the nafar, a group of city heralds dressed in the traditional attire of gandora, sandals, and hats, marking the start of dawn with their melodies. Nafar walked down the street while sounding his trumpet in an effort to wake up the people for sahur.

3. Lighting colorful lanterns during Ramadan in Egypt Every year, Egyptians welcome Ramadan with elaborate and colorful lanterns. This lantern symbolizes unity and joy throughout the holy month of Ramadan.

Karenina Jayanti XI-7

2024-03-07 11:52:35 UTC

waalaikumsallam, I will write down some information about the unique tradition of welcoming ramadhan ini various parts of the world :

1.Painting the House (Morocco)

In Morocco, there is a unique tradition of welcoming the holy month of Ramadan. In contrast to most countries who only prepare in the days leading up to Ramadan, people in Morocco start their preparations two to three weeks before starting the fast. One of the traditions they do is painting the house. For two to three weeks before Ramadan starts, they will clean their house well, tidy up their eating utensils, and even paint their house to make it look cleaner and fresher. This is done to maintain cleanliness and provide a more comfortable atmosphere during fasting. For them, maintaining cleanliness is part of their faith and this is done every year.

2.Decorating the Street With Lanterns (Egypt)

Every year, Egyptians welcome the holy month of Ramadan with great fanfare through the tradition of lighting fanous, namely colorful lanterns that symbolize joy and unity throughout the holy month. Although this tradition is more cultural than religious, lighting fanous is closely related to Ramadan which has spiritual meaning.

The origins of this tradition are believed to begin during the Fatimid dynasty when the Egyptian people welcomed the arrival of the Caliphate Al-Mu'izz li-Din Allah in Cairo on the first day of Ramadan. To provide a bright path for the priest, military officials asked local residents to carry candles on dark streets, in wooden frames to keep them safe from fire. Over time, the wooden frames turned into patterned lanterns and are now a tradition displayed throughout the country, illuminating the holy month of Ramadan.

Indri Ervana XI-3

2024-03-12 05:06:38 UTC

Unique traditions in welcoming the holy month of Ramadan in several parts of the world:

1. Indonesia: "breaking the fast together" or "Ngabuburit" is a tradition where people gather to break the fast together in mosques, homes, or public places. There is also a tradition of decorating cities with decorative lights called "Ramadan torches".

2. Turkey: The "Mesir Macunu" tradition where people sell special sweets that are only available during the month of Ramadan. This candy is made from natural ingredients and is sold in traditional markets.

3. Morocco: Here, the tradition of “imsakia” is very popular. Imsakia is a special Ramadan calendar that includes the imsak schedule (time to stop eating before Fajr) and the time to break the fast. People usually buy this imsakia to use during the month of Ramadan.

4. Saudi Arabia: Here, the tradition of "Moon Saw" (Ru'us al-Hilal) is an important moment in welcoming the beginning of the month of Ramadan. People gather on the plateau to look for the crescent moon that marks the start of the month of Ramadan.