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).
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