BANDA Aceh, June 26 (Bernama) -- Hundreds of Muslims wearing robes and veils from a number of Islamic boarding schools in East and North Aceh and Bireuen regencies, went to Ujong Blang beach resort in Lhokseumawe on Sunday and told tourists to go home.
According to a report by the Indonesian news agency Antara, the move was apparently aimed at avoiding immoral deeds in the beach resort some five km from Lhokseumawe.
The group believed that wicked deeds could invite disasters like tsunami, which had devastated Aceh at the end of 2004, according to Teuku Abati, who led the action.
Muslims driving away tourists in Ujong Blang beach came from all Islamic boarding schools in Aceh province, he said, adding that the action was part of efforts to avoid the violation of the Syariah (Islamic law) in the province.
"Launching the action two months ago, we have thus far carried out sweepings from Bateilik in Sigli regency to East Aceh, and the action will be continued," Abati said.
He said the group funded their operation out of their own pocket without being exploited by other groups.
The group is hoping that the action will eradicate immoral deeds, especially sexually immoral ones, in recreation places, he explained.
However, the group's action had left an impression of arrogance as when they arrived at the tourist locations, they simply kicked chairs and tables in cafes and at the same time shouted aloud to tourists.
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