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Darul Islam, also known as DI/TII, was an Islamist group that fought for an Islamic state in Indonesia from 1949 to 1962. It was founded by Sekarmadji Maridjan Kartosuwirjo and had branches in West Java, South Sulawesi, Aceh and other regions.
Modernism/Reformism in the Indonesian context is defined by its pure adherence toward the Qur'an and Hadith, promotion of ijtihad (individual reasoning), rejection of madh'hab (Islamic schools of jurisprudence) and as well as criticism against taqlid (imitation of judicial precedence) to religious scholars, Sufism, and vernacular traditions based on syncretism with local practices.
Sunan Kalijaga was a close friend of Sunan Gunungjati and is said to have lived to the age of 100. He witnessed the downfall of Majapahit, the kingdoms of Demak, Cirebon, Banten, and Pajang in 1546.
Sarekat Islam was an Indonesian nationalist and Islamic organization founded in 1912 during the Dutch colonial era. It had a large membership of various social classes and demanded self-governance, but faced internal conflicts and repression from the colonial government.
Pocong is a type of hantu (ghost) that looks like a person wrapped in a funeral cloth. Learn about its origin, appearance, behavior, and stories of different pocong variants, such as plastic pocong, andong pocong, and pocong merah.
Eid al-Fitr is a celebration of the end of the month-long fasting of Ramadan, observed by Muslims worldwide. It involves Eid prayers, charity, social gatherings, festive meals, gift-giving, and other rituals that vary by region and school of thought.
Galungan is a Balinese Hindu festival that celebrates the victory of dharma over adharma and the visit of ancestral spirits. In 2024, Galungan falls on February 28 and Kuningan on March 9 according to the Balinese Pawukon calendar.
Learn about the history, significance, and celebration of Hari Kemerdekaan Republik Indonesia, also known as HUT RI or Tujuhbelasan, the national day of Indonesia. Find out how the flag is hoisted, the president addresses the nation, and the country decorates in red and white.