Islam in Malaysia is represented by the Shafi‘i school of Sunni jurisprudence. Islam was introduced to Malaysia by traders arriving from Persia, Arabia, China and the Indian subcontinent. It became firmly established in the 15th century. In the Constitution of Malaysia, Islam is granted the status of "religion of the Federation" to symbolize its importance to Malaysian society, while defining Malaysia constitutionally as a secular state. Therefore, other religions can be practiced legally, though freedom of religion is still limited in Malaysia.
List of Islamic denominations of which Shafi'i Sunni is the most common in Malaysia.
National Mosque of Malaysia in Kuala Lumpur
Kampung Laut Mosque in Tumpat is one of the oldest mosques in Malaysia, dating to early 18th century
Putra Mosque in Putrajaya
Eid al-Fitr is the earlier of the two official holidays celebrated within Islam. Eid al-Fitr is celebrated by Muslims worldwide because it marks the end of the month-long dawn-to-sunset fasting of Ramadan. Eid al-Fitr falls on the first day of Shawwal in the Islamic calendar; this does not always fall on the same Gregorian day, as the start of any lunar Hijri month varies based on when the new moon is sighted by local religious authorities. The holiday is known under various other names in different languages and countries around the world. The day is also called "Lesser Eid", or simply Eid.
Image: Eid al Fitr prayer, Suleymaniye Mosque, Istanbul Aug 30, 2011
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Image: Hari Raya lantern
Many Muslims often bring prayer rugs to the mosque on Eid al-Fitr.
