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Kelantan During Ramadan and Beyond Te x t & I m a g e s b y M U H A M M A D H A S I F M O H D J E L A N I
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To many Malaysians, the Muslim fasting month of Ramadan was experienced differently in 2022 compared to the earlier years of 2020 and 2021 when the Malaysian government imposed many movement restrictions and standard operation procedures (SOP) to contain the spread of COVID-19. Finally, travellers managed to experience Ramadan like the pre-COVID-19 years, or at least close to it since the government has decided to ease the restriction since April 2022; bazaars and mosques throughout Malaysia can now accommodate crowds of people at full capacity! It has been quite some time since Gaya Travel last covered Kelantan, so I decide to travel up to Peninsular Malaysia’s East Coast to the land of Che Siti Wan Kembang to find out what the state is up to of late. Islam is strong in Kelantan, which is colloquially dubbed as Serambi Mekah (‘Mecca’s Verandah’). Gaya Travel recommends this state for travellers who want to experience not only Ramadan but also beyond because the state brims with unique attractions and experiences all year round that are bound to amaze you. Read on to find out about the list of places you can discover when visiting Kelantan... Tip: When visiting Kelantan, especially during Ramadan, travellers are advised to wear modest clothes to respect the local culture and mores.
