<![CDATA[This article examines the Peraq Api tradition, a birth and baby naming ritual practiced by the Sasak tribe, particularly in Beraim Village, Central Lombok Regency. The tradition is deeply rooted in social, cultural, and religious values that embody the local community's identity. Despite ongoing modernization and social change, the Peraq Api tradition persists through various adaptive strategies, making it a significant subject for sociological inquiry. Employing a qualitative approach with an ethnographic method data were collected through non-participant observation, semi-structured interviews, and documentation. Data analysis followed the Miles and Huberman model, which includes data reduction, data display, and conclusion drawing. The findings indicate that the Peraq Api procession comprises several stages: pre-ritual activities such as the burial of the placenta, the core ritual of extinguishing the fire, and the Ngurisan (hair shaving) ceremony. Through the lens of Pierre Bourdieu's theory of social practice, Peraq Api demonstrates a dynamic interaction among habitus, capital, and the social field. Although the tradition has been simplified and now incorporates Islamic prayers, it continues to serve as a spiritual protection mechanism and remains a vital element of Sasak cultural identity.]]>
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