Top ten festival in Malaysia
Hari Raya Aidilfitri
Muslims celebrate this festival at the end of Ramadan, the fasting month. A joyous mood and festive atmosphere prevails especially at night, when houses and gardens are decorated with lights. On the morning of Hari Raya, special prayers are held in mosques and families visit graves of departed loved ones. This is also the time for family reunions.
Muslims celebrate this festival at the end of Ramadan, the fasting month. A joyous mood and festive atmosphere prevails especially at night, when houses and gardens are decorated with lights. On the morning of Hari Raya, special prayers are held in mosques and families visit graves of departed loved ones. This is also the time for family reunions.
Hari Raya Aidiladha
Also known as Hari Raya Haji or Korban, this Muslim festival is celebrated to mark the completion of the pilgrimage in Mecca. Special morning prayers are held in mosques all over the country. It is common for cattle, goats or ram to be sacrificed and the meat distributed to the poor.
Also known as Hari Raya Haji or Korban, this Muslim festival is celebrated to mark the completion of the pilgrimage in Mecca. Special morning prayers are held in mosques all over the country. It is common for cattle, goats or ram to be sacrificed and the meat distributed to the poor.
Chinese New Year
This festival marks the commencement of the Chinese lunar calendar. Celebrated over 15 days, the highlight is the family reunion dinner. Children look forward to receiving the customary ang pow or red packets of money from elders. Lion dances are a common feature during this occasion.
This festival marks the commencement of the Chinese lunar calendar. Celebrated over 15 days, the highlight is the family reunion dinner. Children look forward to receiving the customary ang pow or red packets of money from elders. Lion dances are a common feature during this occasion.
Christmas
The city’s Christian community celebrates Christmas by attending services in churches. Carollers mark the Yuletide spirit by visiting homes while shopping centres are decked with Christmas trimmings.
The city’s Christian community celebrates Christmas by attending services in churches. Carollers mark the Yuletide spirit by visiting homes while shopping centres are decked with Christmas trimmings.
Deepavali
Hindus celebrate Deepavali or the Festival of Lights to commemorate the triumph
of good over evil. The day begins with a ritualistic oil bath and prayers accompanied b merrymaking and feasting.
Hindus celebrate Deepavali or the Festival of Lights to commemorate the triumph
of good over evil. The day begins with a ritualistic oil bath and prayers accompanied b merrymaking and feasting.
Wesak Day
Wesak Day falls in the month of May and commemorates Buddha’s birth, enlightenment and death. Devotees participate in rituals and prayers at temples around the country. Highlights include the release of doves at temples and a colourful float procession at night.
Wesak Day falls in the month of May and commemorates Buddha’s birth, enlightenment and death. Devotees participate in rituals and prayers at temples around the country. Highlights include the release of doves at temples and a colourful float procession at night.
Thaipusam
This colourful and mesmerizing Hindu festival is celebrated in honour of Lord Muruga at the famous Batu Caves, outside Kuala Lumpur. An elaborately decorated chariot bearing the deity accompanied by thousands of devotees carrying kavadis, or ornate frames as penance, make this an extraordinary sight.
This colourful and mesmerizing Hindu festival is celebrated in honour of Lord Muruga at the famous Batu Caves, outside Kuala Lumpur. An elaborately decorated chariot bearing the deity accompanied by thousands of devotees carrying kavadis, or ornate frames as penance, make this an extraordinary sight.
Mid-Autumn Festival (Lantern & Mooncake Festival)
Although it had its origins in China, this festival has come to symbolize a quiet celebration of peace and shared prosperity. Colourful lantern processions and a delectable variety of mooncakes are highlights of the festival.
Although it had its origins in China, this festival has come to symbolize a quiet celebration of peace and shared prosperity. Colourful lantern processions and a delectable variety of mooncakes are highlights of the festival.
Vaisakhi
Vaisakhi is an ancient harvest festival in Punjab which marks the beginning of a new harvest season for the community, with prayers at home and gurdwara all over the country. It is also the beginning of the first month in the sikh Nanakshahi calendar. This religious occasion is as a harvest festival for farmers in India.
Vaisakhi is an ancient harvest festival in Punjab which marks the beginning of a new harvest season for the community, with prayers at home and gurdwara all over the country. It is also the beginning of the first month in the sikh Nanakshahi calendar. This religious occasion is as a harvest festival for farmers in India.
Harvest Festival
Sabah Fest is the introduction to the Harvest Festival or Tadau Ka’amatan, the biggest annual celebration in the state. There will be tasty local cuisine to traditional dances; this is the perfect time to visit the Land Below the Wind, otherwise known as Sabah.
Sabah Fest is the introduction to the Harvest Festival or Tadau Ka’amatan, the biggest annual celebration in the state. There will be tasty local cuisine to traditional dances; this is the perfect time to visit the Land Below the Wind, otherwise known as Sabah.
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