The Only Tradition that exists only in Aceh

Meugang is a tradition of cooking meat and enjoying it with family, relatives and orphans by the people of Aceh, Indonesia. Meugang or Makmeugang is a tradition of slaughtering goats or cows and is held three times a year, ie Ramadhan, Idul Adha, and Eid al-Fitr. Cattle and goats are slaughtered numbered hundreds. Besides goats and cows, the people of Aceh also slaughtered chickens and ducks. The Meugang tradition in the village usually takes place one day before Ramadhan or holiday, while in the city takes place two days before Ramdhan or feast day. Usually people cook meat at home, then take it to the mosque to eat with neighbors and other residents.

The Meugang tradition has been practiced since hundreds of years ago in Aceh. Meugang started since the time of the Kingdom of Aceh. At that time (1607-1636 AD), Sultan Iskandar Muda cut the animals in large quantities and the meat was distributed free of charge to all his people. This is done as a gratitude for the prosperity of his people and his gratitude to his people. After the Kingdom of Aceh was conquered by the Dutch in 1873, this tradition was no longer carried out by the king. However, as this has taken root in the life of the Acehnese people, Meugang has remained in operation in all circumstances.

I happened to pass the market and I took some photos.