Since the first, the Betawi people's Eid tradition lasts until the third week of the month of Shawwal. This culture is not only used to strengthen friendships but also to continue the Shawwal fast. That is fasting in the month of Shawwal which is lived for six consecutive days. After two days of celebrating Eid al-Fitr, the Betawi people have always been accustomed to fasting in Shawwal.
Realizing the importance of preserving this culture, the Deputy Chairperson of the Betawi Community Deliberative Body (Bamus) for the 2008-2012 period, namely Amarullah Asbah, familiarly called Bang Uwo, initiated the idea of ​​making Lebaran Betawi. Initially, the idea was formed as a means of friendship between Betawi residents who not only live in Jakarta but also from other areas.
In its development, the activity is not only intended for Betawi residents but is also open to a wide audience. At first, the Betawi Eid activity only lasted one day, but after observing the high interest of the Betawi community towards the needs of the Betawi people, the duration was extended to more than one day. Interestingly, the Betawi Lebaran event also featured a variety of Betawi traditional products and cultural performances. Such as dance art, Betawi orchestra, xylophone kromong, lenong performances, or performances of various Betawi silat styles. No less interesting are the rows of bazaar booths selling a variety of Betawi cuisine, souvenirs, paintings, and other products. The Lebaran Betawi activity takes place every year and was canceled in 2020 and 2021 due to the Covid 19 pandemic. Apart from being a gathering place between community groups and stakeholders, this activity is an inseparable part of efforts to preserve the noble values ​​of Betawi traditions.

The following is the journey of Lebaran Betawi from year to year which we document from various sources.

Lebaran Betawi 2008
Lebaran Betawi for the first time was held on October 18, 2008, at Lapangan Banteng, Central Jakarta. The theme at that time was "Eid Betawi, Lebaran for All". At that time, the activities were held only for one day. The event was opened from 09.00 WIB until 16.00 WIB directly by the Governor of DKI Jakarta at that time, Fauzi Bowo. Thousands of Betawi residents in Jakarta and suburban areas such as Tangerang, and Bekasi attended the event. And Bamus Betawi as the executor of the 2008 Betawi Lebaran. Some organizations that accommodate the Betawi community were also present, such as the Betawi Children's Communication Forum (Forkabi), Betawi Rempug Forum (FBR), and Betawi People's Association (POB). The event was also attended by some ministers from the United Indonesia Cabinet.

Lebaran Betawi 2009
In 2009, the Lebaran Betawi activity was held at Ragunan Campground, South Jakarta on October 17-18 2009. As before, the event was also visited by thousands of Betawi residents from all over Jakarta and the outskirts of the capital. Besides being opened and attended by the then Governor of DKI Jakarta, Fauzi Bowo, the Chairman of the Bamus Betawi Nachrowi Ramli, to the Chairman of the MPR Taufik Kiemas were also present. The activity was also enlivened by various Betawi art attractions, such as xylophone kromong, Jakarta keroncong, Betawi shadow puppets, Malay orchestra, and ondel-ondel. Participating in 44 sub-districts in all administrative areas of DKI Jakarta Province. Of the five municipalities, each displays a culture, ranging from art, food, and clothing, to traditional Betawi house ornaments. From North Jakarta, it displays the typical art of Keroncong Tugu. Then from South Jakarta, performing Gambus art, and from Central Jakarta presenting the Malay Orchestra. While from East Jakarta in the form of a Lenong art performance. Meanwhile, from West Jakarta and the Thousand Islands, the show Gambang Kromong. Martial arts were also displayed, such as the Betawi silat Cingkring, Syah Bandar, Beksi, Mustika Kwitang, and the Sabeni martial arts. Apart from that, Betawi food is also sold, such as Egg Crust, Duck Krebek, Milkfish Withdrawn Thorns, Olak Breadfruit, Ketupat Babat, Kebuli Rice, Pecak Gurame, Betawi pickles, and other foods. In addition, Betawi traditional clothes were also displayed, such as the Ujung Serong shirt, Kebaya Encim, Abang and None clothes, and Sadariah.

Lebaran Betawi 2010
The third Lebaran Betawi was held on September 25-26, 2010 at the Sentra Primer Kembangan, West Jakarta. This time, the 2010 Betawi Lebaran event was held by embracing various Betawi organizations and five municipalities in DKI Jakarta. The theme of Lebaran Betawi at that time carried the theme, "Building Universality Brotherhood." The theme is based on the spirit of brotherhood of the Betawi people with all ethnic groups in Indonesia. Lebaran Betawi at that time was attended by Chairman of the Bamus Betawi Nachrowi Ramli, Chairman of the Board of Trustees Fauzi Bowo, Chairman of the Honorary Council Edy M. Nalapraya, Chairman of the Advisory Board Effendi Yusuf and the ranks of the DKI Jakarta Provincial MUSPIDA, as well as Jakarta community leaders. Also present were representatives of the archipelago's ethnic groups, Betawi clerics and habaib, as well as the regents and mayors of Bogor, Tangerang, Depok, and Bekasi. At that time, the Betawi cleric, KH. Zaenudin MZ gave a lecture on the wisdom of Eid. The community in attendance is expected to reach more than 25 thousand people as in previous years. Various bazaars were held in the 2010 Betawi Lebaran arena. There was a general bazaar, which was attended by other mass organizations and the general public, and there was also a special bazaar held by the city/district government. The bazaar displays a variety of Betawi food and drink products as well as Betawi arts and culture. Foods served include uduk rice, ulam rice, tamarind vegetables, cork pucung vegetables, catfish pecak, carp pecak, tape-uli, geplak, diamonds, lunkhead, and many more. There is also a special drink, namely Pletok beer. Meanwhile, Betawi arts and culture are shown such as wayang golek, mask dance, xylophone kromong, tanjidor, and lenong.

Lebaran Betawi 2011
The Lebaran Betawi event in 2011 was held at the Milling Small Industrial Village (PIK) Field, Cakung, East Jakarta for two days from 1 to 2 October. Lebaran Betawi 2011 brings the concept of old Jakarta which is enlivened by special Betawi arts attractions such as xylophone kromong and lenong art from East Jakarta. Meanwhile, East Jakarta serves the kroncong monument and marawis. While the Thousand Islands Regency presents the art of Samrah and Betawi dances. Then from South Jakarta featuring gambus aromania and nasyid. Meanwhile, West Jakarta performed Betawi dances and xylophone kromong, and Central Jakarta performed Gambus KS Tubun and Brantas Tenabang Malay music. Present at the event was the then General Chairman of Bamus Betawi, Nachrowi Ramli, then the Chairman of the Honorary Council, Edy M Nalapraya, as well as the Chairman of the Advisory Board, Effendi Yusuf along with the ranks of the DKI Jakarta Provincial MUSPIDA, and Jakarta community leaders. Also attending the event were representatives of the ethnic archipelago, Ulama and Habaib Betawi, Regents and Mayors of Bogor, Tangerang, Depok, and Bekasi.

Lebaran Betawi 2012
Lebaran Betawi in its fifth year was held at the ex-Djabesmen Field, Kelapa Gading, North Jakarta, and was held from September 9 to 10, 2012. Lebaran Betawi in 2012 carried the theme, "Lebaran in Kampung Betawi". Like the previous Betawi Eid celebrations, all stakeholders and thousands of people attended and were involved in this annual activity. At that time, there was a replica of the Si Pitung House booth presented by North Jakarta. Unlike the previous Lebaran Betawi which only presented everything about Jakarta, this time the diversity of traditions from Sabang to Merauke was also showcased.

Lebaran Betawi 2013
The 2013 Betawi Eid was held at the Silang Monas field, Central Jakarta. The theme at that time was, "United to Create a New Jakarta." The activity was held from August 31 to September 1, 2013. Jakarta Governor Joko Widodo (Jokowi) and Deputy Governor Basuki Tjahaja Purnama (Ahok) were also present at the annual celebration of the Betawi people. Similar to the activities in the previous year, various performing arts, Betawi snacks, from all walks of life, and representatives of the municipality in DKI Jakarta Province participated. Since then, Governor Jokowi at that time decided that Monas Field would be the venue for the annual Betawi festival.

Lebaran Betawi 2014
Just like the previous year, Lebaran Betawi in its seventh year was held at the Silang Monas Square, Central Jakarta, which was held from September 13 to 14 2014. As with previous activities, Lebaran Betawi 2014 was also enlivened by various Betawi arts and performances. No less left behind, a variety of snacks and drinks are also sold to visitors.

Lebaran Betawi 2015
Lebaran Betawi in 2015, again held at Lapangan Banteng, Sawah Besar, Central Jakarta. The activity lasted for two days, from 22 to 23 August 2015. The theme of the activity was, “Knitting Friendship Towards Victory.” The eighth Betawi Eid was opened directly by the Governor of DKI Jakarta, Basuki Tjahja Purnama, or Ahok. In addition to community leaders and stakeholders, as usual, the activity was also enlivened by various Betawi performing arts and Betawi culinary diversity.

Lebaran Betawi 2016
Lebaran Betawi 2016 was held again at Lapangan Banteng Jakarta, the place where the annual event started for the first time. The activity was held from 12 to 14 August 2016. The annual festival was officially opened by the Deputy Governor of DKI Jakarta Province, Djarot Syaiful Hidayat. The highlight of the Betawi Eid event on August 14, 2016, looked lively. Even though it was raining in the morning, it did not dampen the enthusiasm of each region to provide the best treats and show off the uniqueness of each region at their respective stands. In addition to festivals, cultural performances, Betawi houses, and bazaars, these activities are also filled with vendors selling typical Betawi foods, such as egg crust, selendang mayang, pletok beer, and various other snacks. The Lebaran Betawi event was also enlivened by various Betawi cultural performances, including Betawi dance, tanjidor, gambang kromong, Jakarta keroncong, Betawi shadow puppets, ondel-ondel, Betawi lenong, mask dance, and various Betawi traditional games. According to tradition, the event opened with a "rhyme war" by Palang Pintu from the Thousand Islands Tourism and Culture Sub-dept.

Lebaran Betawi 2017
The annual celebration of Betawi residents this time was held at the Betawi Cultural Village (PBB) in Setu Babakan, Jagakarsa, South Jakarta. The activity was held for three days, from 28-30 July 2017. As in previous years, visitors can enjoy various Betawi performing arts and buy Betawi food and drinks. Not to forget the stands that represent the peculiarities of each administrative region and all sub-districts in the DKI Jakarta Province.

Lebaran Betawi 2018
The location of the 2018 Lebaran Betawi event is still the same as the previous year, namely at the Setu Babakan Betawi Cultural Village (PBB), Jagakarsa, South Jakarta. The Betawi cultural festival was held from 27 to 29 July 2018. The activity was symbolically opened by the Governor of DKI Jakarta, Anies Baswedan. Several representatives of administrative cities and one district in the DKI Jakarta Province were seen bringing the shipment to be handed over to Governor Anies Baswedan. Not much different from previous activities, the content in the annual Betawi festival features cultural arts performances, handicrafts, and Betawi culinary specialties.

Lebaran Betawi 2019
Lebaran Betawi 2019 is again taking place in the Silang Monas area, Southwest of Central Jakarta. The activity was held from 19-21 July 2019 and carried the theme, "With Culture and Kite Strengthen Indonesian Unity and Unity." The content of the annual festival is the same as in previous years. Where a variety of attractions and performing arts typical of Betawi are shown. Visitors can also buy Betawi souvenirs, and culinary and specialty drinks made from Betawi people's home crafts. On that occasion, Governor Anies gave awards to two Betawi scholars, two Betawi artists, and two Betawi Silat teachers. At the peak of the 2019 Betawi Eid, it was even more lively with performances of tanjidor, ondel-ondel, keroncong Betawi, doorstop, garapan dance, colossal martial arts, traditional children's games, xylophone kromong, Samrah Betawi, qosidah, gambus, and Betawi bands.
The difference from the previous cultural festivals, Lebaran Betawi 2019, was also enlivened by the sorendo-rendo event or cultural carnival of the archipelago which was attended by 2,000 participants from five cities and one district in Jakarta.