The word Lebaran was derived from a Javanese word, and according to Indonesian Muslim scholar Umar Khayam, the lebaran tradition was the result of acculturation between Javanese culture and Islam during the 15th century. Christmas however, although bearing similarity in abundance of foods, is never referred to as lebaran, but just Natal or natalan instead.Įid mass prayer on open field during colonial Dutch East Indies period 'Hajj's lebaran') is informally used to describe Eid al-Adha, also lebaran cina ( lit. For example, in Indonesian the term lebaran haji ( lit. The term lebaran usually used specific to describe Eid al-Fitr Islamic holiday, however in looser terms it sometimes used to describe similar festivals and celebrations. It is also possible the word 'lebaran' derived from the word luber > luber-an > lebaran, which means overflow or flocking.
Madurese people have also a similar word called lober to describe the completion of Ramadhan fast. Another theory suggested, "lebaran" is derived from Betawi, lebar which means "wide and broad", so the celebration means to broaden or widen one's heart feeling after fasting ritual of Ramadhan. It is suggested derived from Javanese word lebar which means "finished", then the word "lebar" is absorbed into Indonesian language with additional suffix "-an", so it becomes a common vocabulary for a celebration when the fasting ritual is "finished", or derived from Sundanese word lebar which means "abundance" or "many" to describe the abundance of foods and delicacies served for visiting guests family, relatives, neighbors and friends during this festive occasion. While "lebaran" is localized name for this festive occasion, the etymology is not clear. "Idul Fitri" and "Idul Adha" are Indonesian spelling of Arabic "Eid al-Fitr" and Eid al-Adha. Many individuals or families, especially Muslims take paid time off from their workplace during these days. Lebaran holiday officially lasts for two days in the Indonesian calendar, although the government usually declares a few days before and after the Lebaran as a bank holiday.
Lebaran is the popular name for two Islamic official holidays, Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha in Indonesia, and is one of the major national holidays in the country.
Family get together to have lebaran feast ketupat, sayur lodeh, opor ayam, rendang, sambal goreng ati and emping are usually served next to peanuts and candies.
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