Do come and see for yourself.” Aminullah added that Islamic tourism in Banda Aceh offered traditional gems that no other region had, such as Baiturrahman Grand Mosque, zikir akbar (large-scale ...

He visited Banda Aceh for The Interpreter; earlier posts here ... there is no expectation that foreign women will comply with requirements for religious dress. But Banda, as the provincial capital, is ...

There’s sadly nothing unique about Salmi Hardiyanti’s story in her home of Banda Aceh, Indonesia ... There are laws concerning modest dress for both women and men, no consumption of alcohol ...

Banda Aceh, Indonesia – A small group of punk and ... Friday prayers and pulling women over for violations of a strict dress code. Headscarves are mandatory; tight pants, or anything showing ...