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‘Rebo Kasan’ Ceremony

For repelling any unluckiness, the locals believe in the ritual called “Rebo Kasan”. It’s held every last Wednesday (Shafar), in Air Anyer Village. Rebo Kasan comes from the words Rebo Kasan which means the last Wednesday in Shafar. It’s been known since the 16th century and is now being celebrated by today’s generation.

The locals are still doing the tradition until now, but several changes have been made. They start the ritual around 9 o’clock, which is the same time as Azan.

Even though the ritual is done in front of the mosque and is using prayers, you still can feel the mys-

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