Aceh province has a relatively high culture. This culture on the boundary colored the teachings of Islamic Religion, however the influence of Hinduism that has been entrenched before the entry of Islam is still biased. It looks good in customs, artistry and everyday life. The traditional arts of Aceh have a religious, communal, democratic and heroic identity. Literature of Aceh is in the languages of Aceh and Malay (jawi) while Arabic is both word and supposing a lot of studying literature of Aceh.
Everyday clothes in Aceh are in accordance with Islamic principles. Kalalu women are required to cover the genitals: under the feet to the heels, arms and hair. In ancient times, women usually wore trousers, but because of the turn of the circumstances this has changed. Today, Acehnese prefer to wear sarongs and batik blouses, but still in a closed state of aurat. Western clothes are generally worn by young adults, in particular, school children, college students and office people. In fact almost all the clothing within the limits of modesty and half-naked clothing was never seen though on the beach. Tourists will obviously keep the norms in this area. At the time of Ramadan and Friday will be visible signs of strong Islam. During the month of Ramadan all adults are required to fast, but without hampering daily activities. From dawn to sunset, people refrain from eating, drinking and smoking. For non Muslims who want to find food usually can be found certain places that are allowed to sell it, without disturbing the people who fast. However, restaurants are usually closed during the day during the fasting month. On Fridays, men and children go to the mosque to perform the prayers because it is the most glorious day. Offices and shops are closed during Friday prayers.
The manners of people's lives are very important, foreigners or migrants entering a kampong, for example, must obey the rules at least the head of the village knows of their presence. Better yet, he can introduce himself and get acquainted with the others. When two people meet, they greet each other by saying "Assalaamu'alaikum", with the answer "Walaikum Salam". The first person greets the other usually shakes hands. The same greeting to each other between the speech with the audience in formal forums. Giving or receiving something from others is always done with the right hand.
Religion
The inhabitants of the province of Aceh are descended from different ethnic and ethnic groups. In addition there are also various types such as Arabic, Chinese, European, Indian. While indigenous tribes of Aceh estimated ancestry of old Malay derived from Champa, Kocincina and Cambodia. Due to the arrival of young Malay with a culture level that can be said to have been high at that time caused the indigenous population to move into the interior. These people are now known as the Gayo people of Central Aceh, and the base in Southeast Aceh.
From a number of Ocean Cruise activities shows that Acehnese have long been in close contact with the outside world, especially with the longstanding Chinese King. Some gifts from the King are still found in Aceh now. The native Acehnese are all Muslims. The followers of other religions such as, Protestant, Catholic, Buddhist, Hindu, and others are just migrants from other regions or Chinese descendants and strangers. The total number of other religions is no more than 4% of the total population. As an adherent of Islam, the Acehnese people run Islamic law in everyday life and even customs are sourced from Islam. Therefore Aceh is known by the nickname "Serambi Mekkah" This name is related to the entry of the first Islamic religion to Indonesia from Mecca through Aceh. The first Islamic kingdom in the archipelago is in Aceh and Muslims from other regions who wish to perform the pilgrimage to Mecca through Mecca. Aceh became a place of transit time / transit time to go and return to perform the pilgrimage.
In everyday conversations Acehnese usually speak the language of Aceh and Indonesia although in the capital city, in addition to the Acehnese and Indonesian languages there are several different dialects in the use of language, in western and southern dialect areas such as Minang while dialinga intersection in the Malay region. In Aceh Tengah, Gayo speaks while in Southeast Aceh, people speak Alas. In some other places the local language / dialect is found.