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Seventh Moon Prayers at Klang Selangor Malaysia

In the past, the seventh moon prayers were primarily organized by residents of small towns or villages. However, with the development of more private and public housing estates, these prayers have become scattered across various locations. As a result, what were once small-scale community events have evolved into medium-sized prayer gatherings held at different times depending on the financial capacity and preferences of the participants.   Klang serves as the royal capital of the State of Selangor in Malaysia, situated approximately 32 km west of Kuala Lumpur and 6 km east of Port Klang. Historically, it was the administrative capital of Selangor before Kuala Lumpur and the current capital, Shah Alam, emerged. Taman Indah, a small town located along the banks of Tepi Sungai within the Klang Central area, is part of this historical and geographic context.   The seventh moon prayers are widely observed by the majority of Chinese descendants living in Taman Indah. This tradi...