Articles tagged ‘Muslims’
A Lesson from Waisak
By Barrie | May 20th, 2008 |
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Today, Buddhists across the country will celebrate Waisak, to commemorate the birth of the Lord Buddha, his enlightenment and passing more than 2,500 years ago. As in the past the faithful gathering at Borobudur Temple in Magelang and other areas will include those who traveled from other countries, an annual reminder of old creeds that [...]
Bali getting ready for end of Ramadan deluge
By Nick | October 7th, 2007 | 7 Comments »
We are a few days from the end of the Muslim month of Ramadan. Ramadan seems to get earlier each year because the Muslim calendar has 11 months. When Ramadan end there is a week of celebration in Indonesia known as Idul Fitri, with people returning to their family. Its Indonesia’s Thanksgiving, except motorbikes, cars [...]
Wetu Telu Muslims celebrate Idul Fitri in Lombok
By Nick | October 31st, 2006 | Add a Comment »
One of the most interesting religious groups in Indonesia are the Wetu Telu. Basically Muslim, they have their own version of Islam as well as sharing a temple with local Hindu’s. Recently the group celebrated Idul Fitri, the end of the month of Ramadan.
Here’s more from the Jakarta Post.
Protestors demonstrate against Israeli terror at US Embassy in Jakarta
By Nick | August 1st, 2006 | Add a Comment »
Indonesians protested the Israeli slaughter of innocent people in Lebanon, outside the the US embassy in Jakarta. Here’s more from, the Jakarta Post.
Indonesia’s Muslims do not want a Sharia state
By Nick | July 29th, 2006 | 1 Comment »
Indonesia’s Muslims do not want a Sharia state, despite the rantings of extremists. The Jakarta Post reports that the largest Muslim group in Indonesia, Nahdlatul Ulama (NU) has stated it is not aligned with those more radical elements seeking tradtional Muslim law in certain locales.
Mid East violence does not go unnoticed in Indonesia
By Nick | July 28th, 2006 | Add a Comment »
Indonesia is the world’s most populous country, and as such takes notice of events in the Middle East. The accessiblilty of media these days mean even someone living in a small village in Central Java can get up to date reports on the situation in Lebanon. Naturally the news of Muslims being killed does not [...]
Muslim Hardliners Lash Out at 3rd Playboy Edition
By Barrie | July 21st, 2006 | Add a Comment »
The third copy of Playboy has hit the streets and so has the Muslim hardliners bent on delivering us from the devious grips of pornography and nudity. Get a life, it's only a magazine!.
Bashir Preaching Again: Java, Indonesia
By Barrie | July 4th, 2006 | Add a Comment »
He was supposed to be watched by the relevant authorities to ensure he does not preach extremism or incite others to arms against foreigners. But this has not happened and Bashir continues to preach his brand of hatred.
Governments Want Monitoring of Bashir: Indonesia
By BootsnAll | June 16th, 2006 | Add a Comment »
A lot of politicians from numerous countries have voiced their opinions on the recent release of Islamic cleric Abu Bakar Bashir. Most would like to see the Indonesian government watch his every move and those voicing the loudest were the United States and of course Australia.
Seeking Guidance: Yogyakarta, Central Java, Indonesia
By BootsnAll | June 5th, 2006 | Add a Comment »
It's only natural that during times of disaster people take solace in their faith and none more so then in Central Java at the moment after the devastating earthquake. On Friday, Muslims prayed for the first time since the earthquake and yesterday it was the Christians who flocked to their damaged churches.
