Signs urging devotees to observe safety rules are put up at the Sri Maha Mariamman Temple in Queen Street, Penang. — Photos: CHAN BOON KAI/The Star
HINDUS celebrating Deepavali can perform prayers during the conditional movement control order (MCO) period at temples from 5am to 10pm on the first day of the celebration on Saturday.
Penang social development and non-Islamic religious affairs committee chairman Chong Eng said in a statement that for the prayer ceremonies on the second and third days of the celebration, the temples would be open as usual from 7am to 10pm.
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