TANGERANG, Indonesia (AP) — Wearing a colorful costume, red nose and a turban on his head, Yahya Hendrawan performs as a clown in Indonesian schools, teaching Islamic values to children and teenagers.
He started out working birthday parties as a side hustle. But in 2010 his religious teacher encouraged him to become a modern-day Abu Nawas, a legendary Arabic poet known for his wit, wisdom, humor and clever wordplay, so he could bring a cheerful, lighthearted approach to teaching religion.
Yahya Edward Hendrawan, who is also known as ‘Yahya the Clown’, poses for a photo at his house in Tangerang, Indonesia, Wednesday, March 26, 2025. (AP Photo/Dita
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