{"id":331,"date":"2026-08-10T10:56:27","date_gmt":"2026-08-10T10:56:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/southasianchronicle.com\/?p=331"},"modified":"2026-08-10T10:56:27","modified_gmt":"2026-08-10T10:56:27","slug":"indonesia-clerics-declare-men-wearing-womens-clothes-at-independence-day-events-haram","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/southasianchronicle.com\/index.php\/2026\/08\/10\/indonesia-clerics-declare-men-wearing-womens-clothes-at-independence-day-events-haram\/","title":{"rendered":"Indonesia Clerics Declare Men Wearing Women\u2019s Clothes at Independence Day Events Haram"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>JAKARTA:<\/strong> Indonesia\u2019s top Islamic clerical body has warned men against wearing <strong>women\u2019s clothing during Independence Day celebrations<\/strong>, declaring the practice <strong>haram<\/strong>, or forbidden under Islamic law.<\/p>\n<p>The Indonesian Ulema Council, known as the <strong>MUI<\/strong>, issued the warning ahead of the country\u2019s annual <strong>August 17 Independence Day celebrations<\/strong>, when communities across the vast archipelago hold a wide range of games, competitions and colorful parades.<\/p>\n<p>The ruling has drawn attention because men wearing dresses and hijabs for football matches and other festivities has been a long-standing tradition in some Indonesian communities. The activity is generally viewed as humorous entertainment rather than a statement about gender identity.<\/p>\n<h2>Indonesian Clerics Warn Against Cross-Dressing<\/h2>\n<p>In a recent statement, the MUI\u2019s Fatwa Commission said the increasing presence of men wearing women\u2019s clothing represented a violation of <strong>sharia and social norms<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>The council also extended its warning to women who wear traditionally male clothing.<\/p>\n<p>The MUI said its intervention was intended, among other things, to prevent what it described as a covert campaign associated with the <strong>Lesbian, Gay, Sodomy and Obscenity (LGSP)<\/strong> movement.<\/p>\n<p>The organization uses the term LGSP as an alternative to the more commonly used acronym LGBT.<\/p>\n<h2>Long-Standing Independence Day Tradition<\/h2>\n<p>Indonesia celebrates its independence every year on <strong>August 17<\/strong>, commemorating the country&#8217;s declaration of independence from centuries of colonial rule in 1945.<\/p>\n<p>The national celebrations feature numerous traditional games and community events.<\/p>\n<p>Popular activities include tug-of-war competitions, sack races, cracker-eating contests and climbing greased poles. Communities also organize colorful parades and other public festivities.<\/p>\n<p>In some areas, men traditionally put on dresses and hijabs before playing football as part of the celebrations. The unusual matches are generally intended to entertain spectators and create a festive atmosphere.<\/p>\n<p>Men may also wear women&#8217;s clothing while participating in local Independence Day parades.<\/p>\n<h2>MUI Says Practice Violates Social and Religious Norms<\/h2>\n<p>The MUI&#8217;s latest statement has brought renewed attention to the tradition.<\/p>\n<p>The Fatwa Commission said that practices involving men wearing women&#8217;s clothing could contribute to violations of Islamic principles and established social norms.<\/p>\n<p>The council has previously expressed opposition to cross-dressing, but its latest warning comes amid heightened debate over LGBTQ issues in Indonesia.<\/p>\n<p>The development also follows reports of physical attacks against gay people and a presidential regulation that has classified <strong>\u201cLGBTQ culture\u201d as a security threat<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<h2>Rights Activist Defends Cultural Tradition<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Dede Oetomo<\/strong>, founder of the rights organization <strong>GAYa Nusantara<\/strong>, told AFP that men playing football or participating in parades while wearing traditionally women&#8217;s clothing was a long-standing custom in many Indonesian communities.<\/p>\n<p>He described the practice as part of local <strong>Independence Day celebrations<\/strong>, rather than necessarily an expression of gender identity.<\/p>\n<p>The comments highlight the difference between how the tradition is viewed by religious authorities and how it has traditionally been understood in some local communities.<\/p>\n<h2>Indonesia Independence Day Celebrations Under Spotlight<\/h2>\n<p>The controversy has added a new dimension to this year&#8217;s <strong>Indonesia Independence Day<\/strong> celebrations.<\/p>\n<p>While the MUI argues that cross-dressing violates Islamic and social norms, supporters of the tradition say the activity has historically been a form of community entertainment during the country&#8217;s annual celebrations.<\/p>\n<p>Indonesia&#8217;s August 17 festivities remain among the country&#8217;s most widely observed community events, bringing together people for games, competitions, parades and neighborhood celebrations.<\/p>\n<p>The debate over men&#8217;s clothing during the festivities reflects broader discussions in Indonesia about religious values, cultural traditions and LGBTQ issues.<\/p>\n<p>As communities prepare for another Independence Day, the MUI&#8217;s warning is likely to put additional focus on whether long-standing local traditions involving cross-dressing will continue in the same form.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>JAKARTA: Indonesia\u2019s top Islamic clerical body has warned men against wearing women\u2019s clothing during Independence Day celebrations, declaring the practice haram, or forbidden under Islamic law. 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