Idul Fitri Dalam Perspektif Antropologi: Kajian Tentang Mudik, Halal Bihalal, Dan Tradisi Keagamaan Masyarakat Muslim Indonesia
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Cultural Anthropology, Eid al-Fitr, Halal Bihalal, Mudik, Religious RitualsAbstract
The present study analyzes Eid al-Fitr as a socio-religious phenomenon from the perspective of cultural anthropology by examining the interconnections between rituals, symbols, and social practices that develop within the context of Indonesian Muslim communities. Employing a qualitative approach based on an extensive literature review, this research explores various elements of Eid al-Fitr, including the homecoming tradition (mudik), halal bihalal gatherings, takbir parades, zakat al-fitr, ketupat, new clothing, and the accompanying social dynamics. Thematic analysis is used to identify processes of meaning-making, symbolic representation, social functions, and cultural transformations embedded within the ritual cycle of Eid al-Fitr. The findings reveal that Eid al-Fitr constitutes a “ritual complex” that integrates spiritual, social, and cultural dimensions. Mudik strengthens kinship networks and ancestral identity, halal bihalal functions as a mechanism of social reconciliation, and Eid symbols reinforce moral values, purification, and collective solidarity. Drawing on the theories of Geertz, Turner, and Durkheim, this study demonstrates that Eid al-Fitr is not merely an annual religious observance but also a cultural institution that sustains social cohesion, traditional continuity, and the religious identity of Indonesian Muslims in the midst of social change and modernity.
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