The Role of Schools in Shaping a Religious Culture through the Ramadan Ta’aruf Parade

Abstract

The Ramadan Ta’aruf Parade activity at SDN 6 Jengglungharjo is an annual programe designed as a learning medium based on real experiential learning medium for instilling religious values. This research is motivated by the fact that the internalization of religious culture in participatory school activities has not been optimal, where learning is still tending to be theoretical and has not fully involved the direct experiences of students. Therefore, this study aims to analyze the role of the Ramadan Ta’aruf Parade in strengthening religious culture through an experiential learning approach. This study employed a descriptive qualitative method conducted at SDN 6 Jengglungharjo, with data collected through observation, in-depth interviews, and documentation involving teachers, students, and parents. The findings show that the parade activities successfully integrate religious values, including worship, good character, patience, togetherness, responsibility, Islamic preaching, and Islamic creativity through active student participation. The synergy between teachers as facilitators and parents as supporters strengthens the learning process, making it more contextual and meaningful. This activity not only enlivened the Ramadan atmosphere but also became a means of internalizing character values in an enjoyable and sustainable manner. The implications of this research indicate that experiential religious activities such as the Ramadan Ta’aruf Parade can be used as an innovative model for elementary schools to strengthen student character development and build a collaborative religious culture between schools, families, and the community.