Onam and Muslims

Onam (IPA: [oːɳɐm]) is an annual harvest and cultural festival celebrated mostly by the people of Kerala.[1][2] A major annual event for Keralites, it is the official festival of the state[1][3] and includes a spectrum of cultural events.[4][5][1][6]

Various sections of Islam have raised concerns about the celebration of Onam by Muslims. However many Muslims observe Onam anyway, considering its celebrations and rituals as a cultural practice.[7][8]

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