Sunday, July 14, 2013

THE DAY OF ASYURA IN RITUAL AND TRADITION

THE DAY OF ASYURA IS IS A DAY OF GREAT HISTORICAL SIGNIFICANCE, ON THIS DAY. MUSLIMS ALL OVER THE WORLD CELEBRATE THE BIRTH OF MOHAMMED. THE PROPHET, IN SEMARANG ITSELF. THE TRADITION OF BATHING AT SUHARTO MONUMENT. IT IS BELIEVED TO BE AN IMPORTANT RITUAL TO BRING FORTUNE TO SOME PEOPLE





There are lots of traditions that are practiced by a number of people all over the world during the day of Asyura, these traditions can be as diverse as the culture and religious practices of each and every people in the world. As well as the people of Semarang which has a unique way to celebrate this important day, it is believed that a nightly bathing ritual at Suharto Monument will bring fortune to some people. Yet, the bathing ritual has gradually fade out through the years, today. The visitors, are nowadays prefer  only  to  take great pleasure or even make a date, here.

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