The death of Sunan commemorated

The death of Sunan commemorated

CIREBON, West Java: Thousands of Cirebon residents here
commemorated on Thursday the death of legendary cleric Sunan
Gunung Jati, who helped spread Islam in West Java region.

The commemoration ceremony was held in Kasepuhan Palace in the
city of Cirebon.

Several big shots attended the ceremony, including Vice
President Hamzah Haz, Religion Minister Said Agil Al-Munawwar,
West Java deputy governor Nu'man Hakim and the sultan of
Kasepuhan Sultanage Maulana Pakuningrat XIII.

Sunan lived in the middle-age, but the date of his death is
uncertain as it has several versions. He was one among nine
legendary clerics in Java who helped spread Islam in the island,
popularly known as Wali Songo. -- JP