Datuk Keramat

Not to be confused with Kampung Datuk Keramat.

Datuk Keramat is a fusion of Malaysian folk religion, Sufism, and Chinese folk religion in Southeast Asia. It is practiced in Malaysia, Singapore and along the Strait of Malacca.

In Malay, datuk means a village chief, a grandfather, or person in a high position and keramat is an Arabic loanword associated with Sufism that means "sacred, holy, blessed, mystical, supernatural, highly respected".

Worshippers usually offer flowers, fruits, rice and vegetable to the shrines. Benzoin is also burnt to emit a smoky fragrant smell as part of the ritual.

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