Mandi Safar Tradition

Asalammu'alaikum..
for today i wanna give you some information about one of tradition of West Kalimantan.the culture is Mandi Safar.

Mandi Safar is one of traditions in Ketapang regency of West Kalimantan province.The definition of Mandi Safar is taking a bath that usually done in Ketapang after pray Subuh.It symbolizes taking a blessing.The purpose of this event is to avoid ourself from disaster.
Mandi afar tradition is held in Safar month.It relates with Islam nuance.The origin of it, is taken from the stories of prophets when they were given some disasters in Safar month, such as the prophets of Noah ship that was rescured from big float.Besides that, we can avoid the disasters by praying to Allah SWT, dzikir, making good other good deeds.
Wednesday of last week in Safar month is the day of the event.Mandi Safar tradition is decided on that day because Allah SWT gives 320.000 disasters every year and most of it are commended in Wednesday of last week in Safar month.
Generally, Mandi Safar Tradition is held on some places, such as on the sea, intersection of river, ditch, and the house(bathroom). Sometimes, the people make a meeting to decide the place of event.
Before the event is held, the leader of tribe leads the pray for safety to avoid from disasters that are started since sunrise until tomorrow of the day.Then, he writes a part of surah Al-Qur'an that is called Salamun Tujuh on menjuang leaf by a splintered rib. Next, the leaf is soaked in a clean water. The last, he water can be used to do Mandi Safar or to drink.
The people who do this tradition believe the disasters can be avoided through this way.The way to do Mandi Safar is same with taking a bath on general. The important thing is bathing all part of body with water.The goal's to sweep away the disasters from ourbody.
There is little bit different between the people who do Mandi Safar tradition at home with the people who do it on the far away place.The people who do it far away place peparing their own food, such as cake and ketupat lemak.The cake and ketupat lemak will become the supplies on the trip or will be eaten after arrive in the location.This food are not only eaten by our family but also can be given to others.

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