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Quran Recitation Contest Offers Alcohol as Prize, MUI Demands Legal Action
A Quran recitation contest in Indonesia has drawn criticism for offering alcohol as a prize. The Indonesian Ulema Council (MUI) is calling for legal action to uphold religious order.
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