In the Midst of the Controversy Surrounding the Hijab Ban for Muslim Women as Citizens: What is the True Meaning of the Hijab for Women?

On Tuesday (13/8), a rumor spread that there was a ban on the use of hijabs for members of Indonesia's National Flag Hoisting Troop (Paskibraka). This issue arose when no female Paskibraka members were seen wearing hijabs in the official photo, despite it being common in previous years to see hijab-wearing Paskibraka members as part of the Indonesian Flag Hoisting Troop. This has raised concerns because such a prohibition could indirectly constitute a violation of the right to religious freedom, which is a fundamental right of every individual.