page_title: Islam in Malaysia
section_title: Islam-related tourist attractions
hierarchical_section_title: Islam in Malaysia / Islam-related tourist attractions
caption_attribution_description: English: Melaka Chinese Mosque, Krubong, Central Melaka, Melaka, MalaysiaBahasa Melayu: Masjid Cina Negeri Melaka, Krubong, Melaka Tengah, Melaka, Malaysia中文: 马来西亚马六甲中央县马六甲华人清真寺
context_page_description: Malaysia is a country whose most professed religion is Islam. As of 2013, there were approximately 19.5 million Muslim adherents, or 61.3% of the population.
  Islam in Malaysia is represented by the Shafi‘i version of Sunni theology and jurisprudence, while defining Malaysia constitutionally a secular state. Islam was introduced by traders arriving from Arabia, China and the Indian subcontinent. It became firmly established in the 15th century. In the Constitution of Malaysia, Islam is granted as the "religion of the Federation" to symbolize its importance to Malaysian society. However, other religions can be practiced freely. According to Pew Research, 18% of Malaysian Muslims are non-denominational Muslims whilst another 7% adhere to smaller branches.
  Various Islamic holidays such as Mawlid have been declared national holidays alongside Christmas, Chinese New Year and Deepavali.
context_section_description: Islamic Arts Museum Malaysia
  Islamic Heritage Museum
  Kelantan Islamic Museum
  Malacca Al-Quran Museum
  Malacca Islamic Museum
  Malay and Islamic World Museum
  Penang Islamic Museum
caption: Melaka Chinese Mosque in Malacca
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