Special places to worship
Because Malaysia is multi-religious, we can see many different houses of worship. Each religion has its own place to pray.
Houses of worship
- Mosque (Malay: masjid) — for Muslims.
- Buddhist temple — for Buddhists.
- Hindu temple (Malay: kuil) — for Hindus.
- Church (Malay: gereja) — for Christians.
- Gurdwara — for Sikhs.
Key idea
These different buildings show that Malaysia is a country of many faiths living side by side.
When we visit any house of worship, we must be polite, dress properly and follow the rules of that place.
Remember
- Mosque = Muslims; Church = Christians; Gurdwara = Sikhs.
- Always behave respectfully in a house of worship.
- Respecting all places of worship keeps harmony.