Alleged Blasphemy Case at The Sounds Project: What to Know
A lawyer has reported alleged religious blasphemy at The Sounds Project after a viral video showed Quran recitation at a liquor booth.
A lawyer from the Muslim Legal Team reported allegations of religious blasphemy at a liquor booth sponsoring The Sounds Project music festival in Ancol, North Jakarta, Indonesia. According to reports, the alleged incident occurred on August 9 during the festival, with a video circulating online showing a woman reciting Quranic verses in exchange for a bottle of liquor.
The alcohol-producing company, booth operators, festival organizers, and the reciting woman are under investigation by the Jakarta Metropolitan Police. The Sounds Project organizers condemned the behavior and stated they did not authorize the use of religion as a challenge or promotional tactic. The organizers emphasized that they respect the religious beliefs of all attendees and would take measures to prevent similar incidents.
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