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Muslims in Indonesia. A majority with a minority mentality
februari 22, 2021by latadmin
Islam in Indonesia Despite the fact the Indonesian archipelago has the largest Muslim population in the world, Islamic parties have never had the majority in its...
Happy Idul Fitri Mohon maaf lahir dan batin. May these joyous days bring happiness for you and your family.
juni 01, 2019by Erik van der Werff
By: Jack Lato & Emma Kwee Idul Fitri is the most important day on the Islamic calendar. Cleansed and a few pounds lighter, millions of Indonesians return home...
A Green Hajj?
oktober 18, 2013by
By: Kafil Yamin 300.000 Indonesian Muslims, along with around 3 million pilgrims, return from Mecca annually and leave behind 100 million plastic bottles. Unless...
Idul Adha & the Inevitable End of Rambo 2
oktober 11, 2013by
By: Jacobus E. Lato In the last two years, Idul Adha in Indonesia has meant the end for Rambo. Last year Rambo 1 was killed and today Rambo 2 was bitterly slain. It...
Idul Adha, the Festival of Sacrifice
oktober 04, 2013by latadmin
Idul Adha, the Festival of Sacrifice is an important religious holiday celebrated by Muslims worldwide to commemorate the willingness of Abraham (Ibrahim) to sacrifice...
Lady Gaga, Hard-liners and The Police in Indonesia
juni 18, 2012by
By: Jacobus E. Lato In a corrupted society, such as Indonesia; good and evil are often found on the same surface of the coin, which in turn holds the majority down. The...