Symbolic Meaning of Buka Luwur: a Historical and Cultural Study of Sunan Kudus Grave

This article describes the symbolic meaning of Luwur (a covering cloth) grave Sunan Kudus, first preacher Kudus in annual tradition Buka (replacement with new every month Muharam/Sura). The is performed by Foundation Administrator Mosque, Menara, and Grave (YM3SK) together residents Kauman, Central Java. data this study were obtained from observation, interview, reference investigation a qualitative descriptive analysis. research result showed that luwur behind al-Aqsha Menara Mosque assigns various meanings. event to tenth Sura/Muharam month, through distribution Asura porridge jangkrik rice Kauman village, Islamic art performance, learning about New Year (Muharram), replacement old one. motif consists jasmine, unthuk banyu, kompol, wiru, which symbolize honor Kudus. has been conserved traces dakwah Artikel ini menjelaskan makna simbolis dari makam da'i pertama di dalam tradisi tahunan (penggantian baru setiap bulan Tradisi tersebut dilakukan oleh Pengurus Yayasan Masjid, dan Makam bersama warga Desa Kecamatan Kota, Jawa Tengah. Data penelitian berasal observasi, wawancara investigasi referensi dengan analisis deskriptif kualitatif. Hasil menunjukkan bahwa belakang Masjid Al-Aqsha memiliki berbagai simbolis. Rangkaian acara hingga kesepuluh, yaitu pembagian bubur nasi kepada desa pertunjukan atraksi Seni Islam, program pengajaran Tahun Baru Islam penggantian lama yang baru. Motif terdiri melati, penghormatan terhadap dilestarikan untuk menghormati jejak-jejak