Java (island)

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Religion

Most Javanese (93 %) are Muslims, either of the Abangan (40 %) (nominal) type or orthodox (60 %) . Small Hindu (1-2 %) enclaves are scattered throughout Java, but a large Hindu population prevails along the eastern coast nearest Bali, especially around the town of Banyuwangi. There are also Christian (2-3 %) (communities, mostly in the major cities, although they are in the minority. Certain rural areas of south-central Java are strongly Catholic. Buddhist communities (1 %) also exist in the major cities, primarily among the Indonesian Chinese.

Related Topics:
Javanese - Abangan - Hindu - Banyuwangi - Christian - Catholic - Indonesian Chinese

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Then there are also groups of followers of Kejawen or Javanese mystical groups who do not fit easily into governmental administrative categories - such as Sumarah, Subud and other groups. During the Suharto era it was mandatory to belong to a government-approved religion in order to have an identity card, which itself was also mandatory. Followers of Kejawen had various difficulties because of this issue.

Related Topics:
Kejawen - Sumarah - Subud - Suharto

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