Grebeg Besar Ceremony

On November 27, this city held a tradition of Demak Great Grebeg the event packaged in the form of tradition Pilgrimage Tours.
Is the first Islamic kingdom of Demak, Java island with his king Raden Fatah. Besides, as the government center, Demak once a center spread of Islamic religion on the island of Java. Evidence of historical relics still standing strong until now, namely the Great Mosque of Demak.
The spread of Islam in Java island began in the fifteenth century and was pioneered by the Wali Sanga, even one of these guardians reside until her death and was buried in Kadilangu Demak, namely Sunan Kalijaga. According to the story, it was originally a regional Kadilangu fief as a gift from Sultan Fatah to Sunan Kalijaga. Because of Sunan Kalijaga had been instrumental in spreading Islam and promote the kingdom of Demak.
Various attempts were made by the mayor in disseminating the Islamic religion. Various obstacles and barriers facing, one of them is still strong influence of Hinduism and Buddhism in Demak society at that time. In the end the Islamic religion can be accepted by society through the approach roads approach the mayor with the teaching of Islam through a cultural or religious customs that have been there. Every December 10 Dzulhijah Muslim feast of Eid al-Adha commemorates by performing Eid prayers and continued with the slaughter of animals qurban. At that time, within the Great Mosque of Demak disisipi crowd also held with the symbols-the symbols of religion, as an attempt by Islamic religious penyebarluasaan Wali Sanga. Until this saati these activities still going on, even ditumbuh developed.
Procession of the Great Demak Grebek 
 Pilgrimage to the tomb of Sultan-Sultan Demak & Sunan Kalijaga
Demak Great Grebeg pilgrimage begins with the execution by the Regent, and all officials Muspida environment Demak regency government, each with a wife / husband, to the tomb of Sultan-Sultan Demak Great Mosque of Demak and the environment followed by a pilgrimage to the tomb of Sunan Kalijaga in Kadilangu. Pilgrimage activities are carried out at 16.00 hours; less than 10 (ten) days before the date 10 Dzulhijah.
 Night Market in Tembiring Jogo Beautiful People
To enliven the celebration on the field Tembiring Grebeg Jogo Big Beautiful people held a night market that began less than 10 (ten) days before the Idul Adha and opened by the Bupati Demak after a pilgrimage to the tomb of Sultan-Sultan of Demak and Sunan Kalijaga.
The carnival is filled with a variety of merchandise, goods ranging from daily necessities to children's toys, handicrafts, food / beverage, children's games and also stage shows / entertainment.

Fig. Atmosphere Night Market

Fig. Atmosphere Night Market
 salvation Tumpeng Sanga
Tumpeng salvation Sanga held on the evening before the feast of Eid al-Adha at the Great Mosque of Demak. Previously ninth tumpeng stretcher was brought from Demak Regency Hall, accompanied by the clergy, the students, along with Muspida and other invited guests to the Grand Mosque of Demak. Cone which represents nine Wali Sanga. Was conducted with the hope of salvation to the whole community Demak given blessings of salvation and happiness of the afterlife from Allah SWT. Events salvation begins with the general doctrine continued with the reading of prayers. After that to the visitors shared lunch pack. Distribution of rice packets are meant for the visitor did not scramble tumpeng sanga. Since the last few years is not given anymore sanga cone to the visitors and instead distributed the lunch pack.
At the same time in Kadilangu also carried out similar activities, ie Ancakan salvation, salvation stretcher intended to invoke the blessings of Allah SWT to all members of the Committee of Elders and penjamasan can execute tasks smoothly without any hindrance whatsoever, and to honor and entertain the guests who stay in touch with elders.
 Eid Prayer
On December 10 the Great Mosque Dzulhijah overrun by Muslims who will perform Eid prayers, at times like this the Great Mosque of Demak was no longer able to accommodate the pilgrims, due to crowded and widening the highway, even partly perform their prayers in the square . On the occasion, along with Regent Demak Muspida praying in the Great Mosque of Demak and the delivery of animal dilajutkan qurban from Demak regent told the committee.
 Heritage Heritage Penjamasan Sunan Kalijaga
After finishing prayers at the tomb of Sunan Kalijaga Eid, Kadilangu, carried the legacy of Sunan Kalijaga penjamasan heritage. Both inheritance is Kutang Ontokusuma and Keris Crubuk Kyai. It is said that is intangible ageman Kutang Ontokusumo that students who used the handle dikiaskan Sunan Kalijaga every time preaching.
Penjamasan heirloom-inheritance is based on the Sunan Kalijaga testament as follows "" agemanku, tomorrow I wis dikeparengake yen sowan engkang Maha Kuwaos, salehna duwur peturonku neng. Kajaba kuwi sawise foster uku, jamas agemanku ana. "With these penjamasan implemented, able Muslims are expected to return to nature with introspection / purify themselves and to increase faith and piety to Allah SWT.
Penjamasan procession begins from Demak Regency Hall, where previously staged performances of dance singles Bedhoyo Jiwo. Symbolizing "Manunggale subjects lan Gusti", sung by 9 (nine) young girls. On the way to the oil Kadilangu jamas escorted by Bhayangkara kingdom of Demak Bintoro "Soldiers Patangpuluhan" and accompanied by the traditional art of Demak. Along with the Regent and his entourage headed Kadilangu by riding the train ride.
Sunan Kalijaga Penjamasan heritage relics held by the officers under the leadership of Elders Kadilangu buildings within the cone of the tomb of Sunan Kalijaga Kalijaga. Elders and heir to believe, that the religious teachings of Islam from Prophet Muhammad SAW and transmitted by Sunan Kalijaga are true. Therefore penjamasan done with eyes closed. This implies, that penjamas not see with the naked eye, but seeing with the eyes of the heart. This means that heirs are determined to run the worship and practice the religion of Islam with a vengeance.
With the completion of Sunan Kalijaga penjamasan heritage relics, hence also the series of events over the Great Demak Grebeg.