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Malaysia's population consists of many ethnic groups with scope of comparative religion in malaysia 13d culture and religious beliefs. These people are able to live in peace and harmony due to the policy of cultural and religious tolerance. The population is unevenly distributed, with some 20 million citizens residing in Malay Peninsula, while East Malaysia is relatively less populated. By constitutional definition, Malays are Muslims who practices Malay norms and culture. The Malay language is the official language. The Chinese population in Malaysia is mostly Buddhist or Taoist. Chinese in Malaysia speak a variety of dialects including Mandarin, Hokkien, Cantonese, Hakka and Teochew. The Indians in Malaysia are mainly Hindu Tamils and thus their native scope of comparative religion in malaysia 13d is Tamil. The constitution declares Islam as the official religion, it also guarantees religious freedom. Malaysian observes a number of festivals according to the religious faith of its people. Muslims celebrate their Muslim festivals such as Aidilfitri and Aidiadha. Chinese in Malaysia celebrate festivals like Chinese New Year and Chap Goh Mei where cultural celebrations such as the lion dances and Chingay procession take place. For the Indians, apart from the Deepavali celebration, the festival of light, the Thaipusam is a celebration where more than one million people flock to Batu Caves. Thus, despite of its ethnic diversity, Malaysia is unique as it accommodates differences in culture and religious belief. Kuala Lampur, Selangor Darul Ehsan, Malaysia. Common Ground runs Conferences in related areas. For details, visit the Common Ground Conferences website. Culture and Religion Tolerance: The Malaysian Experience. To add a paper.



Culture and Religion Tolerance: The Malaysian Experience
Comparative Study of Constitutions of OIC Countries, Update | United States Commission on International Religious Freedom
Comparative Study of Constitutions of OIC Countries, Update | United States Commission on International Religious Freedom