Tag: Adline A. Ghani, Film & Television, Islam, Lifestyle, Religion
Imam Muda – Will the Pious & Progressive Please Stand Up?
By: Adline A. Ghani These days, there’s a reality show for anything and everything under the sun, from babies in beauty pageants to grownups with social disorders....
Deepavali, the Festival of Lights
Deepavali or Diwali is a one day festival in Hinduism, Jainism, and Sikhism and is celebrated in India, Sri Lanka, Myanmar, Mauritius, Guyana, Trinidad & Tobago,...
The Temple of Christ and the Sugar Factory: A Javanese Jesus
By: Reyhard Matheos Jesus never set foot on Java. At least, there’s no mention of him doing so in the bible. Yet, only 20 kilometers from Yogyakarta in a small village...
Pchum Ben Festival: Pagodas, Ghosts & Sticky Rice
By: Gabi Yetter This week is not about the living. It’s about the dead. It’s a 15-day celebration (culminating in the big three days this week) where Cambodians pay...
Ramadhan and the sharing of love in my neighborhood
By: Jack Lato Ramadhan comes, inspires and changes my neighborhood. Several days before the holy day, my Muslim neighbors exchanged foods and snacks with each other,...
“Ngaben,” the Balinese Cremation Ceremony of the Empress of Ubud
By: Prima Ayu Anak Agung Niang Rai died on 14 May 2011 due to complications of diabetes and a stroke. She was the third wife of the king of Ubud, Tjokorda Gde Agung...
