The celebration of Eid al-Fitr has just concluded for Muslims worldwide. However, in Indonesia, particularly on the island of Java, a segment of the Muslim community observes a unique tradition known as Lebaran Ketupat, which is celebrated a week after Eid al-Fitr.
Although not mentioned in the Quran nor practiced by the Prophet Muhammad SAW, the tradition of Lebaran Ketupat, also known as Bakda Kupat, remains a significant part of the culture for the majority of Muslims in Java. This celebration is typically held seven days after Eid al-Fitr.
Etymologically, "Kupat" is believed to be an acronym from the Javanese phrase "Ngaku Lepat," meaning to admit mistakes. This symbolism forms the core of the Lebaran Ketupat celebration.
So, what is the actual philosophy behind the ketupat? And did you know that there might also be statistical data related to this tradition?
To learn more about the philosophy of ketupat and other interesting information, including potential statistical data related to this tradition, you can check out the complete post on the Instagram account of the Central Bureau of Statistics (BPS) of Pati Regency via the following link:
https://www.instagram.com/reel/DII_nO2TPDY/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==
