Cultural Tradition of Calculating Dates and Days in Determining Wedding Events in Muslim Communities Selakambang Traditional Village, Purbalingga, Central Java

Abstract

Weton is a special day owned by every human being that can be counted in Javanese society. The petung weton tradition to this day is still believed by many Javanese people. Petung weton is based on the Javanese calendar which is knowledge obtained by the Javanese people from ancestors and passed down from generation to generation. This weton calculation is a reference in determining whether or not a relationship is good in determining a good day. This research is a cultural research that will describe the practice of counting weton (petung) in weddings in Muslim communities in Selakambang village, Purbalingga, Central Java. This research is a type of field research with the type of data analysis using descriptive qualitative types. The data obtained are the result of in-depth observations and interviews with experts or elders who are considered qualified in calculating days and dates in Selakambang village, Purbalingga. The data is then reduced and classified based on type and classification until finally analyzed and searched for meaning and then described in the form of narratives. The results of this study show certain patterns in determining the wedding date based on the calculation of the bride and groom's weton that contain certain meanings in each waeton.