Mustofa Bisri: Lebaran is God’s right, why fuss about it?

THE pulls back whenever someone tries to kiss his hand, seemingly embarrassed at this traditional custom of the kiai (Muslim religious leaders). His biography lists him as a writer, although he can easily claim to be the principal of a pesantren (Islamic boarding school) and a senior member of the Nahdlatul Ulama (NU) Executive Committee, or other equally prestigious titles.

His schedule is always tight, and he travels often. But during the holy

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