THE TRADITION OF ABID-ABID IN DHUSUN TEGALREJO DESA PAHONJEAN MAJENANG SUBDISTRICT, CILACAP REGENCY

Abstract

This research aimed to discuss the tradition of Abid-abid procedures, symbolic meaning of the tools in Abid-abid tradition, and the benefits of Abid-abid tradition for the conserving people. This  research used the quantitative method. The techniques of the data collection used in this research were role play observation and in-depth interview. The instrument of this research was the researcher himself helped by camera, voice recorder, book, and pen. The technique of the data analysis used in this research was the inductive analysis technique. The data validations of this research were the resource triangulation, and the method triangulation. The result of this research showed that: (1) The procedures of Abid-abid tradition were divided into two steps: (a) preparations include the preparation of place and tool of Abid-abid tradition. (b) the procedure of Abid-abid tradition in the form of penganten khitan accompaniment. (2) The symbolic meaning of the tools used in Abid-abid tradition was explaining the gratitude from the people to The Almighty Alloh that the child who got sunat will be given the blessing, prosperity, healthy, safety, and the ease in getting the livelihood in his life. (3) The benefits of Abid-abid tradition fot the conserving people were (a) social benefit,(b) economy benefit, and (c) tradition conservation benefit.