KH Fakhruddin (born Muhammad Jazuli, 1890 – 28 February 1929) was an Indonesian Islamic leader. He is regarded as a

National Hero of Indonesia National Hero of Indonesia () is the highest-level Orders, decorations, and medals of Indonesia, title awarded in Indonesia. It is posthumously given by the Government of Indonesia for actions which are deemed to be heroic, defined as "actual de ...

. He initiated the ''Badan Penolong Haji'' (Hajj Helper Agency) to help Indonesians who are conducting

hajj Hajj (; ; also spelled Hadj, Haj or Haji) is an annual Islamic pilgrimage to Mecca, Saudi Arabia, the holiest city for Muslims. Hajj is a mandatory religious duty for capable Muslims that must be carried out at least once in their lifetim ...

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National Heroes of Indonesia 1890 births 1929 deaths {{Indonesia-bio-stub