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Religious Practices in Malaysia (Hinduism (This is the fourth largest…
Religious Practices in Malaysia
Islam
Islam is the dominant religion in Malaysia and is the country's official religion. About 60% of Malaysians practice this faith.
Most of the Muslim holy days are national holidays, for instance, the birthday of Mohammad, the end of the Hajj, and the end of Ramadan.
The government in the country supports a moderate version of Sunni Islam referred to as Islam Hadhari.
Buddhism
Buddhism is the most practiced and is the second largest religion in the country after Islam. About 19% of the population classify themselves as Buddhist.
Every religious construction is independent and the majority of the Malaysian Chinese follow the Mahayana Branch. The Sinhalese and Thai minorities, on the other hand, follow the Therevada Branch.
Vesak day is a state holiday and both branches of Buddhism hold joint celebrations in Selangor and Kuala Lumpur.
Hinduism
This is the fourth largest religion in the country.
Most of the Tamils who make up about 9% of the population in Malaysia practice this faith
Urban temples are usually dedicated to one deity. Rural temples, on the other hand, are home to diverse deities.
Hindu holidays of Deepavali and Thaipusam are national holidays in Malaysia.
Christianity
About 10% of Malaysia's population are Christians, especially non-Malay Bumiputera and some Malaysian Indian and Malaysian Chinese minorities.
The main denominations include Roman Catholic, Anglican, and Methodist.
The limitations on the distribution of Malay-language Christian material is not that strict in East Malaysia compared to the West region.
Sikhism
There are about 335,000 Sikhs in Malaysia.
The Sikh community in the country owes its presence in Malaysia to the British connection .
People who practice this religion worship and belief the one and only God who has no form.
Indigenous/Tribal Communities