PETALING JAYA: A letter by the Education Ministry has described the Ponggal celebration as a religious festival, with many comments on social media pointing out that it is actually cultural in nature.
Checks with the Education Ministry confirm that the letter is genuine.
The letter, which was signed by Institute of Teacher Education deputy chief registrar Adzman Talib, who is also the Education Ministry deputy director general , states that the"Ponggal festival is a celebration for Hindu worshippers," The decision was made based on the 100th Meeting of the Jakim Syariah Experts Panel held last April on laws regarding Muslims participation in Ponggal festivities." should wish friends and neighbours with no intention of renouncing Islam," he continued.It is celebrated over three days and starts on the first day of the month of"Thai" in the Tamil calendar.
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