# Indonesian Ulema Council Independence Day guidelines > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/indonesian-ulema-council-independence-day-guidelines > Updated: 2026-08-10T23:02:54.000Z. Sources: 10. Developments: 2. The Indonesian Ulema Council (MUI) has issued religious guidelines and rulings regarding upcoming Independence Day celebrations. The council declared that cross-dressing—specifically men wearing women’s clothing and women wearing men’s clothing—is “haram” (forbidden) under Islamic law. Officials stated these restrictions aim to prevent the promotion of the “Lesbian, Gay, Sodomy and Obscenity (LGSP)” movement through public parades and carnivals. In addition to the ban on cross-dressing, the MUI provided administrative guidance for event organizers. They urged committees to ensure parade routes do not obstruct public roads and warned that using participant registration fees to fund prizes is prohibited, as it is categorized as gambling (qimar). The council’s stance follows a 2025 presidential regulation that classified the promotion of LGBTQ culture as a non-military threat to national defense. ## Timeline ### 2026-08-10: Indonesian Ulema Council bans cross-dressing during Independence Day The Indonesian Ulema Council has ruled that cross-dressing during Independence Day celebrations is forbidden (haram), citing concerns over the promotion of LGBTQ movements and violations of sharia. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/indonesian-ulema-council-bans-cross-dressing-during-independence-day ### 2026-08-08: Majelis Ulama Indonesia issues guidelines for Independence Day celebrations The Indonesian Ulema Council (MUI) advised against cross-dressing during Independence Day celebrations and warned against using registration fees for prize money to avoid gambling practices. 7 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/majelis-ulama-indonesia-issues-guidelines-for-independence-day-celebrations --- Cite as: Indonesian Ulema Council Independence Day guidelines. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/indonesian-ulema-council-independence-day-guidelines