History Makmeugang

The Origin of Meugang Tradition in Aceh Before Ramadhan​

"Jak barangkahoe jeut, makmeugang woe." As soon as the parent's short message when his son will go abroad. The sentence is short, but very easy to remember, especially before the fasting or feast day. Meugang or "Makmeugang" is a tradition of the people of Aceh welcoming Ramadan, Idul Fitri, and Idul Adha Day by slaughtering an ox or a buffalo. ​

History Makmeugang: 

 

From various sources of history, mentioned that that meugang first appeared in the 14th century AD. Along with the development of the teachings of Islam in Aceh, the tradition is not expected to extend throughout the region of Aceh, then in the 16th century AD, Meugang idea was triggered by the young Iskandar Sultan to be held evenly by the entire people of Aceh. At that time the term makmeugang is included in the Qanun Meukuta Alam, the Law that applies during the Glorious Kingdom of Aceh Darussalam under the leadership of Sultan Iskandar Muda. The tradition is still valid today in Aceh.

On the day of Meugang, the young iskandar Sultan and the royal authorities always cut the animals in large quantities, then the meat was distributed free of charge to the people, as a form of alms and gratitude for the prosperity of the kingdom as well as a form of gratitude for his people in welcoming the coming of the holy month of Ramadan with the heart Who was happy with the King and the royal authorities.

The success of the young Sultan Iskandar in applying the political system of government, economy, society or social as well as his role in all things including in the international world did not escape from the foundation of the strong Tradition, Culture and Religion which became the reference and references.

The resilience of the reign of the young Sultan Iskandar at that time was based on his ability to build a culture and also the structure of the Acehnese society to become one of the civilization segments of the human "Civilization of human right". It is summed up in the philosophical values ​​of Narit maja "Hadih madja". Narit maja is the foundation of the creation of tradition and also the culture known as the motto: Adat ngon hukom "religious law", Lagei ngon sifeut substance. The implimentation structure is summarized in {Adat bak poe teumeuruhom, Hukom bak syiah kuala, kanun bak putroe phang, Reusam like admiral}. Which later became the way of life "philosophical foundation".

 

For Acehnese, meugang becomes a tradition that will never and can be forgotten. Although Acehnese are far from their communities, wherever possible, although on a small scale, they will undoubtedly carry out this tradition even in the overseas. When meugang come, in the homes of the Acehnese will certainly smell the aroma of meat dishes typical of Aceh, especially red curls are very tempting. For those who are in the overseas, our conscience does not deny that in the moments when we arrive we secretly harbor deep longing for homeland. Because it is actually overseas, at times like this, Saved many memories of the village that will not be forgotten. There are smiles of family members who will never disappear. There are mothers, fathers, adenents ngen adoe and colleagues who drift in togetherness, accompanied by the smell of sie meugang from the houses.