1. HARI RAYA AIDILFITRI
Muslims celebrate this festival at the end of Ramada, 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.
2. 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.
This year celebration date is on 11 August 2019.
3. CHINESE LUNAR 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.
4. 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 by merrymaking and feasting.
5. CHRISTMAS
The city's Christian community celebrates by attending services in churches. Carollers mark the Yuletide spirit by visiting homes while shopping centres and streets decked with Christmas trimmings.
6. THAIPUSAM
This colourful and mesmerising 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.
7. MID AUTUMN FESTIVAL ( LANTERN & MOONCAKE FESTIVAL)
Although it had its origin in China, this festival has come to symbolise a quiet celebration of peace and shared prosperity. Colourful lantern processions and a detectable variety of mooncakes are highlights of the festival.
Muslims celebrate this festival at the end of Ramada, 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.
2. 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.
This year celebration date is on 11 August 2019.
3. CHINESE LUNAR 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.
4. 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 by merrymaking and feasting.
5. CHRISTMAS
The city's Christian community celebrates by attending services in churches. Carollers mark the Yuletide spirit by visiting homes while shopping centres and streets decked with Christmas trimmings.
6. THAIPUSAM
This colourful and mesmerising 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.
7. MID AUTUMN FESTIVAL ( LANTERN & MOONCAKE FESTIVAL)
Although it had its origin in China, this festival has come to symbolise a quiet celebration of peace and shared prosperity. Colourful lantern processions and a detectable variety of mooncakes are highlights of the festival.
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