 Pahang's constitution empowers the Sultan as the head of Islam and Malay customs in the state.State council known as "Majlis Ugama Islam dan Adat Resam Melayu Pahang" ('Council of Islam and Malay Customs of Pahang') is responsible in advising the ruler as well as regulating both Islamic affairs and adat.Pahang is divided into 11 administrative districts, which in turn divided into 66 mukims.