MUI: It's Haram for Men to Wear Women's Clothes During Independence Day Carnivals

The Fatwa Commission of the Indonesian Ulema Council (MUI) has stated that men wearing women's clothing, including during Independence Day carnivals, is forbidden (haram) in Islamic law. Deputy Secretary of the MUI Fatwa Commission, KH Abdul Muiz Ali, explained that imitating the opposite sex (tasyabbuh) is prohibited based on authentic hadith that curse men who resemble women and vice versa. Independence Day commemorations should be filled with positive activities like strengthening unity, contributing to the nation, and increasing prayers and remembrances. However, in practice, some people overlook ethical and religious norms. KH Abdul Muiz Ali also highlighted the social impact of this phenomenon in the modern era, where cross-dressing is susceptible to being exploited for agendas that contradict religious and social norms. https://www.harianaceh.co.id/2026/08/08/mui-haram-pria-pakai-baju-wanita-saat-karnaval-agustusan/