Last modified: 2024-01-22
Abstract
The objective of this study is to provide an explanation of the apparallu tradition (Female Circumcision) within the community of Erelembang Village, Tombolo Pao District, Gowa Regency. The research methodology employed is qualitative research. The data were collected by field research, specifically through interviews and observations. The employed methodologies encompass historical analysis, sociological study of religion, and anthropological investigation. The findings indicated that the apparallu tradition has been widely recognised by the community and has evolved into a significant aspect of Islamic cultural heritage. The process of implementation comprises four distinct stages: firstly, the extended family engages in deliberation to ascertain the appropriate timing for circumcision; secondly, the community is invited to attend the apparallu ceremony; thirdly, the necessary equipment and materials are prepared. The final phase is the execution of the apparallu tradition. The Apparallu celebration encompasses both social and religious elements. The apparallu tradition can be viewed from two perspectives: one that supports the tradition and is more inclined to accept modifications in the symbolic circumcision procedure. Furthermore, people who oppose it tend to reject it because there is no explicit justification for female circumcision.