Local Wisdom in the Development of Islamic Communities: A Case Study of the Kenduri Tradition in the Community of Mundu Coastal Village, Mundu District, Cirebon Regency

Abstract

Local wisdom is an important element in the development of Islamic society, especially in maintaining social harmony and traditional values that have been passed down from generation to generation. One of the traditions that reflects local wisdom in the Muslim community in Indonesia is kenduri, a socio-religious practice that still survives in various regions, including in Mundu Pesisir Village, Mundu District, Cirebon Regency. This tradition not only functions as a religious ritual, but also as a means of strengthening social relations, strengthening community solidarity, and instilling Islamic values. This study aims to analyze the role of feasts in the development of Islamic society by focusing on the social, religious, and adaptation of this tradition to modernization. The method used in this study is a literature study with a qualitative approach, where various academic sources, both in the form of journals, books, and official documents, are studied in depth to understand the meaning and dynamics of the feast tradition in the Cirebon community. The results of the study show that feasts have an important role in building social solidarity, maintaining religious traditions, and adapting to the times. Although modernization and globalization bring challenges to the sustainability of these traditions, various forms of adaptation have been made to keep feasts relevant in the lives of modern Muslim societies. Therefore, the tradition of feasts can continue to be maintained as part of the cultural and Islamic identity of the Cirebon people.