Gus Dur (Abdurrahman Wahid)

Abdurrahman Wahid, commonly known as Gus Dur, was an Indonesian political and religious leader who served as the country's fourth President from 1999 to 2001. A prominent Muslim scholar and leader of Indonesia’s largest Islamic organization, Nahdlatul Ulama, he was known for promoting pluralism, religious tolerance, and democracy. Gus Dur worked to unify Indonesia during a time of political and social change following authoritarian rule. His leadership emphasized human rights, cultural diversity, and social justice, making him a respected figure both nationally and internationally.