Sekaten

The Gamelan Sekaten (or Sekati) is a ceremonial gamelan (musical ensemble) from significant Java, Indonesia, performed at some point of the yearly Sekaten competition. The word "sekaten" itself is derived from syahadatain or shahada, the primary requirement for changing into Islamic faith. Traditionally it's miles performed as soon as in line with year, at the event of Mawlid, Muhammad's birthday, for the week from the 6-12 of the month of Mulud. On this birthday party it's miles introduced from the palace at eleven pm to 2 pavilions earlier than the Great Mosque. It is performed each day at some point of that week besides the Thursday night/Friday morning. On the eve of the birthday proper, it's miles back at eleven pm.

Sekaten is one of the conventional gala's in Islamic birthday party and this marks in addition to recognizes the day of the delivery of the prophet Muhammad. It is widely known withinside the week of his birthday each year. This competition is time for a few social stratification withinside the usa and non-Muslims are taught approximately Islam, additionally transformed in the direction of the quit of the birthday party. The complete week-lengthy birthday party is designed and focused in the direction of attracting non-Muslims to the birthday party with the aid of using consisting of activities inclusive of prayer, music, and any mind-blowing parade. The very last aim of Sekaten rite is the convection of non-Muslims to Islam and this competition is held yearly withinside the Javanese month of Maulud.

Location: all over Indonesia

Time: the week of Muhammad's birthday every year