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Sunan Gresik

Sunan Gresik is one of the revered Islamic saints in Indonesia, considered a key figure in spreading Islam in the region. He was part of the Wali Songo, a group of nine influential scholars and missionaries who introduced and established Islam in Java during the 15th and 16th centuries. Sunan Gresik is known for his wisdom, piety, and efforts to promote cultural harmony and education. His tomb in Gresik city is a popular pilgrimage site where visitors seek blessings and pay respects, reflecting his lasting spiritual and cultural legacy in Indonesian Islam.