Muslims in Johor can attend open houses, but can't take part in rituals of other faiths


JOHOR BARU: Muslims in Johor are allowed to attend celebrations held by people of other faiths but they should not take part in their religious rituals, says state Islamic religious affairs committee chairman Mohd Fared Mohd Khalid.

This is based on Johor Ruler Sultan Ibrahim Ibni Almarhum Sultan Iskandar's consent to a fatwa on Thursday (Feb 2), he said.

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