Thaipusam 2008 at Port Klang – Makkal Sakthi
Thanks to Karamchand Mohandass for submitting these photos via email
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Muslims banned from consuming “Thaipusam coconuts”
The following article (excerpt) has been translated from Bahasa Malaysia to English by me
“Muslims has been banned from consuming coconuts which have been known to be used by the Hindus for their Thaipusam celebration yesterday. The Mufti of Perak, Datuk Seri Harussani Zakaria said that the illicit law is due to the usage of the coconuts in worshiping Hindu gods, which is defined as “polytheism” and this is certainly against the Islamic faith. Furthermore, he added that Muslims who knew that the coconuts had been used for worshiping purposes should prohibit themselves from using it either in cooking or for some other purposes.”
Source : Berita Harian
“Consuming Thaipusam coconuts” had become “haram” all of a sudden?
Now you see, now you don’t!
A quote from Samy Vellu in the press
The large number of people at these temples (Refers to other temples in the state) did not cause a fall in the numbers at Batu Caves, according to MIC president Datuk Seri S. Samy Vellu. Speaking to the press at Batu Caves, he said the numbers there were the same as in previous years.
Crowd for Thaipusam at Batu Caves – Deteriorated?
Photos submitted anonymously via email.
Location : Batu Caves
Date : 22nd January 2008
Time : Around 10.30pm
Well, just check out the crowds! Even though it was the eve for Thaipusam, the crowd has never been this ‘little’! Makkal Sakthi talks!
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Thaipusam declared a holiday for KL folks!
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 20 (Bernama) — The Government Sunday declared Thaipusam a public holiday in the federal Territories of Kuala Lumpur and Putrajaya from this year.
This year’s Thaipusam falls on Wednesday (Jan 23).
In making the announcement, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Abdullah Ahmad Badawi said the government made the decision in respecting the request of the Indian community and the Hindus in the country.
Thaipusam is currently a holiday in Selangor, Penang, Perak, Negeri Sembilan and Johor.
“Moreover, every year during Thaipusam, the roads in Kuala Lumpur are very congested,” he said when announcing the government’s decision to the thunderous applause from more than 21,000 MIC members and supporters attending the “leader-with-the-people” gathering at the Kuala Lumpur Badminton Indoor Stadium in Cheras.
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