US EditionIndonesia Turns Down Ear-Splitting 'Haram' Street Parties
East Java officials capped loudspeaker volumes at 120 decibels to reduce health risks and noise complaints, following a religious edict declaring excessive sound forbidden.
- Local authorities in East Java, Indonesia, have restricted loudspeaker use at street parties due to complaints about disruptive noise, declaring excessive noise 'haram' under Islamic law.
- Ahmad Suliyat, a resident, described the loud music as 'really disturbing' and noted that it has caused damage to buildings in the area.
- The East Java government has acknowledged that noise levels are capped at 120 decibels and has banned sound systems near certain public places.
- Noisy gatherings have reportedly caused physical damage, with cracked walls and roof tiles shared on social media.
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Indonesia turns down ear-splitting ‘haram’ street parties
People in an Indonesian village watched as a tower of loudspeakers mounted on a truck rumbled through their usually serene home, blasting a thumping bass loud enough to crack windows. Loudspeaker towers are commonplace on Indonesia’s main island of Java, blaring a repetitive mix of electronic tunes and traditional folk music at street parties, but they have drawn the ire of local authorities and calm-seeking neighbours. The loudspeaker stacks ha…
Indonesia rejects loud 'haram' street parties
Residents in an Indonesian village observed as a towering setup of loudspeakers mounted on a truck rumbled through their normally peaceful neighborhood, blaring loud bass that nearly shattered windows. These speaker stacks are a common sight on Java, Indonesia’s main island, often used during street celebrations featuring a mix of electronic and traditional folk music. However, their frequent use has led to frustration among local authorities an…
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