[organization] Persatuan Islam (abbreviated PERSIS or Islamic Union) is an Islamic organization in Indonesia founded on 12 September 1923 in Bandung by a group of Muslims who are interested in education and religious activities led by Haji Zamzam and Haji Muhammad Yunus. ==History== The idea started from an alumnus of Dar al-`Ulum in Mecca ... Found on http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/PERSIS_(organization)
ancient country in the southwestern part of Iran, roughly coextensive with the modern region of Frs. Its name was derived from the Iranian tribe of ... [5 related articles] Found on http://www.britannica.com/eb/a-z/p/47