<![CDATA[ABSTRACT Nisfu Sya'ban is the middle of the month of Sya'ban in the Hijri year. The night of Nisfu Sya'ban is a special night because on that night humans are encouraged to worship a lot and do good. The focus of the problems studied in this study are (1) how the Nisfu Sya'ban tradition is carried out in Lumbang Village. (2) what are the meanings contained in the Nisfu Sya'ban tradition in Lumbang Village. (3) how do people view the Nisfu Sya'ban tradition in Lumbang Village. The approach used is a qualitative approach. This type of research is field research. The research location is in Lumbang Village, Sambas District, Sambas Regency. Data collection uses interview, observation, and documentation methods. The data sources obtained consist of primary data sources and secondary data. The results of this study indicate that: (1) the implementation includes a series of activities such as cleaning the grave by the syeh kubur, reading the Yasin letter three times, tahlil, Nisfu Sya'ban night prayer, and eating together. In addition, there is a tradition of sharing food that has changed from traditional cakes to snacks, as well as grave pilgrimage or "Raye Kubbor" which is carried out in the early hours of the morning. (2) the meaning contained in this tradition is not only a religious ritual, but also a means of strengthening spiritual, social, and cultural values in society. By following this tradition, the people of Lumbang Village strengthen their sense of togetherness, social concern, and maintain ancestral and religious values that have been inherited. (3) the community views the night of Nisfu Sya'ban as a holy night full of grace and forgiveness from Allah SWT. This tradition reminds us of death and life after death, respecting ancestors, and maintaining religious and togetherness values inherited from ancestors.]]>
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