Pulau Besar (Malacca)
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Pulau Besar is an island in Malacca, Malaysia This island has many legends associated with it. One must not be confused with the Pulau Besar of Johor. While they may share the same name, they are entirely different islands.
Pulau Besar looks like a pregnant lady lying on her back. Thus, giving rise to many folklore about it. The locals around Pulau Besar revere the island and attribute it to many legends. It had also become a sort of pilgrimage to a large number of Indian Muslims in Malaysia. Much of this pilgrims come to Pulau Besar to visit what is believed to be a mausoleum of a Wali.
There also exists a cave which is said to be the place of meditation for another Wali named Yusof. Near this cave, it is claimed one can see the footprint of the Wali on a boulder. In 1997 the Malaysian government labeled such practices as deviant teachings and tore down many buildings that were erected around the mausoleum. This caused an uproar in the Indian Muslim communities which frequented Pulau Besar. By 2006, a new hall has been built using private funds from many Indian Muslim businessman.
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| Districts: Alor Gajah | Central Melaka | Jasin | ||
| City: Malacca Town (capital) | ||
| Towns: Alor Gajah | Ayer Keroh | Batu Berendam | Bukit Katil | Durian Tunggal | Jasin | Klebang | Kuala Sungai Baru | Lendu | Lubuk China | Machap Baru | Masjid Tanah | Merlimau | Nyalas | Ramuan China | Selandar | Serkam | Sungai Rambai | Sungai Udang | Tanjung Bidara | Tanjung Kling | Tanjung Tuan | Umbai | ||
| Islands: Pulau Besar | Pulau Melaka | ||
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