Sakdiyah Ma’ruf

Muslim comic stands up for tolerance, diversity

Hajabi comic Safdiyah Ma’ruf brings tolerance center stage hosting Indonesia’s United Journalists for Diversity (SEJUK) awards. Continue reading

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Indonesia’s Sakdiyah Ma’ruf battles Islamic extremism, intolerance with laughs

Pioneering hijabi comedian wins accolades for her dissent, belly laughs for her jokes. Continue reading

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Indonesia’s Sakdiyah Ma’ruf battles Islamic extremism, intolerance with laughs

Pioneering hijabi comedian wins accolades for her dissent, belly laughs for her jokes. Continue reading

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