Stories About ‘Islamic’

The following stories talk about the subject ‘Islamic’.

Jamasan, Larung Ageng, Sedekah Bumi & Manten Kucing

Friday, November 26th, 2010, by . 7 Comments

Local government in Wonogiri withdraws funding for three traditional Javanese cultural ceremonies, while in Tulungagung a fourth practice is under threat.


Trousers off for Women

Wednesday, May 26th, 2010, by . 265 Comments

The wearing of trousers, jeans, or any tight clothing becomes illegal for women in West Aceh.


Marriage Age for Girls

Tuesday, March 30th, 2010, by . 183 Comments

How young can girls be married, NU issues fatwa allowing for marriage below the age of consent.


A Shadow Falls

Tuesday, January 12th, 2010, by . 31 Comments

A Shadow FallsMystics and Islamists battle it out in a Javanese village, Andrew Beatty’s “A Shadow Falls”.


Qory Sandioriva, Putri Indonesia

Monday, October 12th, 2009, by . 112 Comments

Wailing and gnashing of teeth in Aceh over the shameless Putri Indonesia 2009.


Soraya Abdullah

Monday, September 14th, 2009, by . 32 Comments

The vanishing of burqa clad actress Soraya Abdullah and possible connections to terrorism.


Jemaah Islamiyah (JI) Schools

Wednesday, September 9th, 2009, by . 12 Comments

Problematic religious schools on Java, which ones and police monitoring of them.


Operasi Cipta Kondisi

Monday, August 24th, 2009, by . 25 Comments

PolriMonitoring Ramadan mosque sermons in the war on terrorism.


Beliefs in Spirits & Demons

Monday, August 17th, 2009, by . 14 Comments

Fatwa on superstitious beliefs in arts and pop culture television.


Tangerang, City of Shame!

Monday, August 17th, 2009, by . 69 Comments

Ross finds shameful bigotry in the fair city of Tangerang.


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