Selangor Journal
Hindu devotees carrying milk pots and kavadis traversing the 272 steps of the Sri Subramaniar Swamy Temple at Batu Caves, on the eve of the Thaipusam festival on January 24, 2024. — Picture by FIKRI YUSOF/SELANGORKINI

Agong, Raja Permaisuri extend Thaipusam greetings

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 25 — Yang di-Pertuan Agong Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri’ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah and Raja Permaisuri Agong Tunku Hajah Azizah Aminah Maimunah Iskandariah extended their Thaipusam greetings to Hindus nationwide.

In a post on Istana Negara’s Instagram today, Their Majesties hope the festival will foster the spirit of unity and brotherhood among diverse communities in this peaceful and prosperous country.

“May this meaningful day for the Hindus be celebrated with joy and happiness in the company of their loved ones,” said the King and Queen.

— Bernama

 

 

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