The Kedah state government has announced February 11, 2025, as an occasional holiday to allow devotees to celebrate Thaipusam. The holiday was approved to allow for celebrations in line with the provisions under Section 9(1) of the Holidays Act 1951.
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A volunteer at the Nagarathar Thanduthabani Temple decorates a 138-year-old silver chariot in George Town February 3, 2025, ahead of the Thaipusam celebration on February 11. — Bernama picALOR SETAR, Feb 4 — The Kedah government has announced February 11 as an occasional holiday in conjunction with the Thaipusam celebration.
On January 22, Kedah Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Muhammad Sanusi Md Nor said the holiday was approved to enable devotees to celebrate Thaipusam.
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