Influence of Hindu Tradition on Petang Megang Ritual and Its Significance to the Indigenous Muslim Community in Pekanbaru Riau

The aim of this study is to examine the practice Petang Megang tradition on indigenous Muslim Malay people in Pekanbaru Riau welcoming holy month Ramadhan, and investigate influence Hinduism annual tradition. ritual does not only function as a passed-on tradition, but also reflects acculturation Hindu Islam, social interaction, community culture. This research descriptive study, which data obtained are presented, analyzed, explained. found that strong relationship between two beliefs, Islam. can be seen similar concepts purification tirtayatra wudhu (ablution) Despite bringing similarity serves medium Islamic dawah (propagation) where it introduces cultural its relation religious event (Ramadan). suggests symbol longstanding harmonious co-existence Islam region.