The Ramadan festival of the Cham people who follow the Bani Muslim faith (abbreviated as Cham Bani people), also known as Ramadan (or the fasting month), is considered a traditional New Year with a distinct character of the Cham Bani Muslim community. Therefore, it is also called a "festival" or "New Year," taking place on the first day of the ninth month of the Islamic calendar and lasting for a month (meaning there is no fixed date, usually falling between March and June of the Gregorian calendar each year). In 2024, the festival falls in March (from March 11th).
Join author Nguyen Van Anh in exploring the Ramuwan Festival; you will gain a deeper understanding of the traditional customs and practices of the Cham Bani people. This is one of the largest festivals in the area, becoming a highlight of Ninh Thuan tourism , attracting visitors who want to learn about culture and beliefs. The photo series "Ramuwan Festival" was submitted by the author to the Happy Vietnam Photo and Video Contest, organized by the Ministry of Information and Communications .
The Cham Bani people perform the tomb sweeping ceremony, an indispensable ritual in the Ramuwan Festival.
After the Tomb Sweeping Ceremony, Cham families return home to worship their ancestors according to traditional customs and hold intimate feasts to entertain guests and friends. Children and grandchildren gather together with offerings according to custom, inviting their grandparents and ancestors to share in the family's joy.
Many Cham people living abroad will also return to celebrate the Ramuwan festival with their families.
The Ramuwan Festival is a major and significant festival in the social life of the Cham community following the Awal religion. The festival has been preserved and passed down through generations and takes place annually at specific times according to the Cham Awal calendar. The Ramuwan tomb-visiting festival is an occasion for the Cham people to remember their ancestors and educate their children about filial piety, gratitude to their origins, and the principle of remembering one's roots. The Ramuwan tomb-visiting festival is an indispensable spiritual and cultural product of the Cham Awal people, and it is also a beautiful aspect of their culture, contributing to the unique cultural identity and blending harmoniously within the diverse Vietnamese culture.
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