Rename Bon Odori to ‘Japanese cultural festival’ to prevent confusion, says Perlis Mufti

PETALING JAYA: The Bon Odori festival should be renamed to avoid confusion among Muslims, says Perlis Mufti Datuk Dr Mohd Asri Zainul Abidin(pic).

"If possible, give a new name, or an additional name, in addition to Bon Odori to prevent confusion with the original festival that has elements of syirik (polytheism) and khurafat (superstition).