Pasuruan (wartabromo.com) – Islamic New Year or commonly called 1 Muharram is an important date for Muslims. The reason is, this year is a form of commemoration of the migration of the Prophet Muhammad SAW from Mecca to Medina.
However, for the Javanese, the beginning of the month of Muharram is also known as the night of 1 Suro. The 1st of Suro in 2021 this time falls on Tuesday (10/08/2021). This time is often colored with various myths and prohibitions.
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Quoted from several sources, the night of one Suro is believed to be a very sacred night and is associated with mystical and mysterious things. Here are some mystery things that are believed in 1 Suro:
1. Cannot Hold a Wedding Party
Javanese culture is very against if parents marry off their children in the month of Suro. Their belief says that if it is done, the family will have bad luck.
Some say this is just a myth. The reason is, if people hold a party on the night of Suro, this is considered to be competing with the palace ritual which will feel lonely.
2. Cannot Move House
According to the Javanese Primbon, there are so-called good days and there are also bad days. Some people believe not to move house during one suro night because it is considered not a good day. Meanwhile, according to Islam, all days are good.
3. The Return of Ancestor Spirits to Home
Some Javanese people in the past were even more sacred in responding to the arrival of the turn of the Hijri year. Many of them believe that on the night of one suro, the spirits of ancestors who have died will return and visit their families at home.
Not only that, some people even add, on the night of one suro the spirits of those who are victims of pesugihan will be released. Also, given freedom on that night as a reward for his service for a whole year. (trj/may)
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