"Nyadran is carried out in various ways, people gather to engage in activities such as visiting the graves of their ancestors, cleaning the graves, and holding prayers together. In addition, some also organize traditional art performances, such as shadow puppetry or ludruk, to entertain the visitors."

During Nyadran, a village will be filled with people who gather together with togetherness. Many people look forward to that day to visit and strengthen brotherhood. Therefore, Nyadran is not only a tradition, but also a social adhesive of the cultural process in Central Java.

The tradition that originally emerged from the surrounding area of Masjid Ampel invites people to gather at the mosque or village courtyard and bring food or drinks that have been prepared beforehand, such as ketupat, lontong, and traditional cakes, as well as drinking water and coffee. "Megengan" is closely related to the tradition of eating apem, a thick and almost tasteless pancake-like food. By eating apem, it is believed to be a sign of asking for forgiveness from others, friends, and relatives.

In Sundanese language, "kuramas" means shampooing or washing hair. Before taking a kuramas bath, the local leader recites intentions and prayers, then goes down to the Cipandak River without undressing. From the tradition of kuramas bath, the local community learns the importance of cleansing oneself physically and spiritually, starting something with good intentions and perfect preparations, always maintaining unity, caring for others, and prayers led by the local leader.

This tradition is carried out by beating the bedug drum at the Menara Kudus Mosque. The word "dandangan" itself comes from the sound of the bedug drum that goes "dang". In the courtyard of the Menara Kudus Mosque, the bedug drum is sounded twice to announce the beginning of Ramadan. The first beat of the bedug drum signifies gathering people. Then, the second beat is intended to establish and open the beginning of Ramadan after the Isya prayer.