Jakarta: Hardliner Muslim Group Hizbut Tahrir resorted to protests as the organizers announced to carry out the Miss World contest that is scheduled to take place this weekend in Bali. Protests broke out across the country in several cities as the Muslim clergies opposed the contest stating it to be display of women skin which goes against the Islamic teachings. Dozens of Hizbut Tahrir Group members, mostly women observed protest chanting slogans ‘ALLAH HU AKBAR’, ‘Reject Miss World’ and ‘Miss World Culture Liberalization Campaign’.
The protestors demanded the government to stop the happening of the event. The organizers said that canceling the contest was not possible since the government has extended full support for providing security and miss-happening.
Head of the MNC media group, Hary Tanoesoedibjo trying to settle down the opposition said that it would not be a bikini show and nothing would happen that could violate the ethical norms of the society.
The vandal groups had hurled stones at the western embassies and demanded the cancellation of the event. The protests took place in as many cities as Jakarta, Surabaya, Bandung, Pekanbaru, Makassar and Sulawesi. Indonesians are liberal people but few of the extremist groups have taken much grip in the country.
Couple of Days Back, similar Veet Awards beauty show was held in Karachi, Pakistan organized by Veet Company at the expo centre where the media celebrities participated. Women danced, performed while catwalk was also done on the ramp that exposed women skin and was a complete depiction of immodesty.
[junkie-alert style=”white”] When Indonesia being an Islamic State can resort to protest against such contests then why can’t we raise our voice against such unethical and vulgar ‘celebrations’? [/junkie-alert]
Umaima
Nice Post but i want to say clearly that Pakistani Nation is sleeping. only few people are working for islam while rest are busy in their own life.
Many big religious parties like Tablighi jamaat are also busy in personal good deeds. Islam was not come for personal life affairs only.
Stand Up before it too late 🙁
Bint_e_Iqbal
Agreed sister.