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Sub, I read about Indonesia very interesting two books with pics. About your traditions, culture, customs, history, life. It seemed so exotic and quite pretty. I found interesting that muslim women had never worn hijab and muslim holidays were celebrated mostly by national way, with national music. But the books were of 80's years and poor economy also reflected there.
Yes, Indonesia is the biggest Muslim country in the world (in term of numbers of believers), but it's not a Muslim country, like Iraq and Iran. Means that it doesn't apply Islamic laws. That's why wearing hijab is not an obligation to Muslim women. But, there's an area here which does apply Islamic laws, where hijab is a must and Friday is public holiday. But in other areas hijab is a choice and Sunday is still the public holiday.