Marriage is a form of worship in Islam which is considered holy and sacred. In Javanese tradition, there are unwritten rules that must be obeyed by the bride and groom, namely the calculation of the day of birth, known as weton. This research uses a qualitative approach based on people's beliefs in the Javanese weton tradition in marriage. The results of this research can be concluded that the people in Bendowulung Village view weton as something that binds individuals from the moment of birth. Because of its importance in society, weton is considered information that should be kept confidential to protect the safety of each individual. They still respect the existence of weton as a legacy from their ancestors that must be preserved even though it is considered idolatrous in Islamic teachings.
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