Photo taken by ARY
The August edition of Weekender was issued on July 22, but I just got the chance to read it this weekend. Since it's Ramadan, the monthly magazine gives more portion on Islam-related issues, including hijab. I have a laugh when reading Mbak Yani's hijab experience in Soekarno-Hatta international airport.
My first experience was after performing umrah in 2005 with my parents. Arriving at Soekarno-Hatta airport after a 12-hour flight, the three of us had the messy look. Both M and I wore abayas. Suddenly, an officer came and asked if we were migrant workers who just return from Saudi Arabia. He took the trolley from my hand and forced us to follow him. D was laughing, but M snapped at the officer, making him walking away with embarrassment. That's my mom:). She's small, but fiery.
Anyone ever experience that kind of harassment in Soekarno-Hatta airport?
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