Interestingly, religion (Islam, Christianity, Hinduism, Buddhism) remains a strong anchor, but it's now aesthetic. Hijab fashion is a billion-dollar industry; ngaji (reciting Quran) happens on Zoom; and Selamatan (traditional feasts) are documented on Instagram Stories. It's faith with a filter.
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