Indonesian transsexual Islamic school hopes to change perceptions

[Shana A]

07.06.2011
Indonesian transsexual Islamic school hopes to change perceptions

http://www.dw-world.de/dw/article/0,,15137281,00.html?maca=en-rss-en-environment-4553-rdf

Although homosexuality is not unlawful in Indonesia, gay, lesbian and transgender Muslims are often unwelcome in mosques and Islamic schools. A transsexual hairdresser has responded by creating a safe haven in her salon.

On a quiet alley in the ancient Javanese city of Yogyakarta, a hairdressing salon is being transformed into place of worship in time for the call to evening prayers.