Pondok Modern Darussalam Gontor
Gontor, Indonesia · built 1926
Pondok Modern Darussalam Gontor Ponorogo (abbreviated as PMDG), also known as Pondok Modern Gontor, or simply Pesantren Gontor, is a pesantren (Indonesian Islamic boarding school) in Ponorogo Regency, East Java, Indonesia. Since its founding in 1926, the pesantren has become famous for the application of discipline, heavy emphasis on foreign languages (Arabic and English), and strong network and cadre of alumni. It also has been an educational institution known for not being specifically tied to any political and social organization. The pesantren is considered the backbone of Muslim society in Indonesia, producing numerous leading figures in the history of Islam in Indonesia.
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