Let Bon Odori fest proceed, Selangor sultan tells Jais

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PAS defies sultan’s decree, tells Muslims not to attend Bon Odori

KUALA LUMPUR – PAS is doubling down on discouraging Muslims from participating in the Bon Odori Festival given the view that the event still has elements of Buddhist rituals.

This comes after Sultan of Selangor Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah’s warning that he does not want certain parties, especially politicians, to use issues linked to religious sensitivities for personal gain and popularity.

PAS Ulama Council and its women’s wing are in support of Religious Affairs Minister Datuk Idris Ahmad.

“The excuse that it is Japanese culture does not carry enough merit for consideration. The Ulama Council suggests that the Kelantan government not list the Bon Odori dance as a cultural performance in the Kelantan-Japan Cultural Festival 2022 that was held last May. This is after it was being identified as having religious elements that can damage akidah (faith).

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