Dream - Mudik has become a very popular word as Ramadan approaches Idul Fitri. Mudik or returning to the hometown has become a tradition carried out by the Indonesian people every year in order to celebrate Eid with family and relatives in the hometown. People who are away from home have set aside a portion of their income long before in order to be able to go back home for Eid. Mudik tradition is not just about returning to the hometown. But there is a deep meaning behind it. It is about relieving longing, strengthening bonds, fostering brotherhood, forgiving each other, and spreading happiness.

The word "mudik" itself comes from the Malay language which means returning to the village or hometown. The origin of the term "mudik" is related to the history of migrant workers in Indonesia. Migrant workers often have to leave their hometowns to seek a living in other regions or even abroad. They will return to their hometowns during the harvest season or before the holiday to be able to gather with family and visit relatives.

As time goes by, this tradition of returning to the hometown is also adopted by the general public as a form of longing and nostalgia for their hometown. Every year, before the holiday, millions of people in Indonesia travel back to their hometowns using private vehicles or public transportation. As a tradition that has been going on for centuries, traveling back to the hometown has become an inseparable part of Indonesian culture. Besides strengthening family ties, it is also a means to maintain togetherness and remember the origins of our society.

One of the main reasons is to visit and gather with family in the hometown. Eid is the right moment to strengthen family relationships, ask for forgiveness, and spend time together. Therefore, returning to the hometown is a must for many people. The root of this tradition of going home has been ingrained in society since ancient times. This tradition is carried out en masse by the Indonesian population, especially by urban residents living in the Jabodetabek area (Jakarta, Bogor, Depok, Tangerang, Bekasi).

They traveled on crowded highways to go to Central Java or East Java, their hometowns. This mass movement phenomenon becomes a typical sight as Eid approaches. The tradition of going back to hometown also reflects the longing for the atmosphere of the village. Birthplace is a place filled with childhood memories and family memories. Going back to hometown becomes a moment to meet again with old neighbors and friends, visit the graves of parents, and carry out the typical religious traditions of Eid.

So, going back to the hometown and the tradition of "mudik" during Eid in Indonesia is considered a must by many people. This is motivated by the longing for family and the memories of the past in the hometown.

This tradition refers to the activity of going back to the hometown carried out by millions of people to celebrate Eid al-Fitr. The tradition of going back for Eid has a meaning that goes beyond just going back to the hometown. Culturally, this tradition becomes a means to maintain and strengthen social relationships between individuals and families. Going back to the hometown during Eid becomes an opportunity to visit and meet with family, relatives, and neighbors. The activity of seeking forgiveness from one another also becomes an inseparable part of this tradition, which is very important in creating an atmosphere of gratitude and togetherness.

More than that, the tradition of mudik during Eid also has a profound spiritual meaning. Returning to the hometown during the moment of Eid is a reminder of the cultural roots and noble values that are embedded within oneself. This reflects a sense of love and appreciation for family, ancestors, and place of birth. Therefore, the tradition of mudik during Eid is not just about going back to the village, but it holds a very important meaning in maintaining social relationships and strengthening cultural identity as well as spiritual values.