Latest Zealand Woman Faces Potential Deportation After Disrupting Prayer in Indonesia
A New Zealand woman on the Indonesian island of Gili Trawangan could face deportation after allegedly disrupting a Quran recitation at a local prayer room. The incident, which occurred near her villa, involved interrupting the prayer session due to noise concerns, according to reports.
Details of the Incident
The woman reportedly disrupted a Quran recitation night session at a musalla (a small prayer room) on Gili Trawangan. The South China Morning Post reported that she was unfamiliar with the traditional celebrations, which can extend until midnight, and a meeting was subsequently held to explain the cultural context. South China Morning Post
Visa Status and Potential Deportation
Indonesian immigration officials have indicated that the woman’s tourist visa expired in January, potentially providing grounds for deportation. RNZ
Consular Assistance
The New Zealand Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade (MFAT) has confirmed it is providing consular assistance to the New Zealander in Indonesia. RNZ
Gili Trawangan Prayer Times
Gili Trawangan, located in North Sumatra, Indonesia, observes standard Islamic prayer times. According to Muslim and Quran, as of February 26, 2026, prayer times are approximately:
- Fajr: 04:43 AM
- Sunrise: 06:13 AM
- Dhuhr: 12:32 PM
- Asr: 15:50 PM
- Maghrib: 18:45 PM
- Isha: 19:59 PM
Other sources, such as IslamicFinder, provide slightly different timings, with Fajr at 05:10 AM and Isha at 07:49 PM.