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1/30 – Rato Islam Onggu

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Rato Islam Onggu Rato Islam Onggu' is a legend about the introduction of Islam to western Madura. After Prince Pratanu has a dream, the patih (chief minister), Empu Bageno is sent to Java to learn about this new religion. He returns a convert, and he and the prince spread Islam throughout the region. However, the king, Ki Pragolbo does not convert but only nods his assent.

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