Local Wisdom-Based Education: Exploring the Religious, Moral, and Social Values of the Safar Bathing Tradition

Dinda Mustika Riani (Pendidikan Sejarah, FKIP Universitas Jambi, Indonesia)
Apdelmi (Pendidikan Sejarah, FKIP Universitas Jambi, Indonesia)

Jurnal Pendidikan Dewantara
Vol. 4 No. 2 (2026): April

The Mandi Safar tradition is one of the enduring cultural heritages in Air Hitam Laut Village, Tanjung Jabung Timur Regency. This tradition is performed on the last Wednesday of the Islamic month of Safar and is believed to be a ritual to ward off misfortune and seek safety. This study aims to explore the meaning, values, and role of the Mandi Safar tradition in the Social and cultural life of the local community. The research employs a qualitative descriptive Method with an ethnographic approach through interviews, observations, and literature studies. The results indicate that Mandi Safar is not merely a religious ritual but also serves as a cultural Identity and a medium for strengthening social bonds among the villagers. The tradition reflects The integration of Islamic teachings and Malay customs that continue to be preserved amidst Modernization.