Photo and woman pilgrims<\/p>\n
From Pelita<\/p>\n
According to the government's regulation, the photo for the
\npassport of a female haj pilgrim should show the hair and the
\nears. This is not relevant to the condition of the female haj
\npilgrim.<\/p>\n
We request the government review this regulation. We give the
\nfollowing reasons:<\/p>\n
* The ihram (pilgrimage dress) for women should cover the
\nwhole body except the face and the hands.<\/p>\n
* As pilgrims use special passports (brown covered), which can
\nonly be used for the haj pilgrim ritual, the photo, which is in
\ncompliance with ihram, is not contradictory to the regulation.<\/p>\n
* During their stay in the Sacred Land, female haj pilgrims
\nmust cover their heads, so it is only natural for the passport to
\nhave the same picture. And as such, identification of pilgrims
\nwould be easy.<\/p>\n
* Indonesia is a country that bases its philosophy on
\nPancasila, which guarantees freedom of religion and thus freedom
\nfor its followers to adhere to their religious teachings.<\/p>\n
RAHMAINI<\/p>\n
Jakarta<\/p>", "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/photo-and-woman-pilgrims-1447893297", "image": "" }, "sponsor": "Okusi Associates", "sponsor_url": "https:\/\/okusiassociates.com" }