Lima Puluh Kota Regency Regulation No. 5 of 2003 on Muslim Dress Obligations

This regional regulation states that Muslim dress is one measure to implement Islamic teachings in everyday life, as a way of realising a society that is faithful to, and God-fearing of, Allah Subhanahu wa ta'ala.

The Regulation mandates that people must wear Muslim dress in government and private-sector offices, state and private schools, universities, educational and non-educational institutions, and at official events. The general public is also encouraged to wear Muslim dress in everyday life, including at general entertainment events.

Men are required to wear long trousers, with either a long- or short-sleeve shirt, and it is recommended to wear the traditional peci (headdress). Women are required to wear a long-sleeve shirt covering their hips, a skirt or long trousers that reaches the top of their feet, as well as a headscarf that covers their hair, ears, neck, and chest. None of these clothes are to be tight-fitting.

For Muslim students, boys are to wear long trousers, with either a long- or short-sleeve shirt. Girls are to wear a long-sleeve shirt that covers their hips and chest and reaches their knees, a skirt or long trousers that reaches the top of their feet, as well as a headscarf that covers their hair, ears, neck, and chest. Again, none of these clothes are to be tight-fitting.

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