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Aceh is a province of Indonesia on the northwest tip of the island of Sumatra. It is subject to a wider version of Sharia law than the rest of Indonesia.

Aceh is a province of Indonesia on the northwest tip of the island of Sumatra. It is subject to a wider version of Sharia law than the rest of Indonesia.

Tag usage

Use this tag for:

  • Questions about getting around in Aceh.
  • Questions about traveling to, or departing from, Aceh.
  • Questions about general customs in Aceh.
  • Questions about Sharia law as it applies specifically to travel to Aceh.

Do not use this tag for:

  • General questions about Indonesia (use the tag ).
  • General or theoretical questions about Sharia (consider asking on Islam.SE).
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What are the restrictions imposed by the Sharia law in Aceh, Sumatra?

It seems that Sharia law is now applied in the northern tip of Sumatra (Indonesia). That is, in the province of Aceh. The province of Aceh on Google Map. Does anybody have experience traveling/living there? I want to know the restrictions imposed by…
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How much is a visitor affected by Ramadan in Aceh (Indonesia) considering it has Sharia law?

The Aceh province, in Indonesia, applies the Sharia law all year round. It does impact a traveler's visit whether one likes it or not, as pointed out in What are the restrictions imposed by the Sharia law in Aceh, Sumatra? The Ramadan last for about…
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Is there a way to go from Phuket to Banda Aceh (North Sumatra) without a plane?

I would like to go to Banda Aceh from Phuket (Thailand) in early December, but the flight is very complicated and expensive... Is there another way to get Banda Aceh? (boat/ferry, back of the little mermaid.. )
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