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PM Anwar celebrates Deepavali with 3,000 guests at MIC Shah Alam event
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim joined thousands of attendees at the Malaysian Indian Congress's Deepavali open house in Shah Alam, where a massive cake was cut to mark the Hindu festival of lights.
LSN Malaysia ·
SHAH ALAM — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim attended the Deepavali open house celebration organised by the Malaysian Indian Congress (MIC) here today, mingling with nearly 3,000 guests gathered for the festive occasion.
The event featured a symbolic cake-cutting ceremony, with the Prime Minister participating in the celebration of the Hindu festival of lights alongside community members and party officials.
Deepavali, which marks the triumph of light over darkness, is widely celebrated across Malaysia by the Indian community and has become an important occasion for national unity and intercommunal engagement.
The Prime Minister's attendance underscored the government's commitment to celebrating Malaysia's multicultural heritage and maintaining strong ties with the Indian community during significant religious and cultural observances.
The open house, held in Shah Alam, reflected the festive spirit of Deepavali and provided a platform for community members to gather and celebrate together during the festival season.