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Saint

Sunan Bonang (Makhdum Ibrahim)

Died: 931 AH (1525)
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Son of Sunan Ampel, a Walisongo saint who spread Islam through Javanese art, literature and gamelan music (the 'bonang' instrument is attributed to him), adapting Sufi teaching to local culture. He died c. 931/1525; his tomb is in Tuban. (Sources: Wikipedia; NU Online.)

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