Festivals of Malaysia - Poson
Poson Poya commemorates the arrival of Buddhism in Sri Lanka in the 3rd century BC.
Festivals of Malaysia - Pentecost
Pentecost commemorates the coming of the Holy Spirit to the disciples following the death of Jesu...
Festivals of Malaysia - Palm Sunday
Palm Sunday is the last Sunday of Lent and the Sunday before Easter. It is the beginning of the H...
Festivals of Malaysia - Onam
Onam is a Hindu festival that originated from the state of Kerala in India. Onam marks the New Ye...
Festivals of Malaysia - Nirvana Day
Nirvana Day commemorates the passing of Buddha and his entry into final or complete Nirvana.
Festivals of Malaysia - Maundy Thursday
Christians believe that it is the day Jesus celebrated his final Passover to His disciples. At th...
Festivals of Malaysia - March Equinox
The March equinox marks the moment the Sun crosses the equator. The equator is the imaginary line...
Festivals of Malaysia - Laylat Al-Baraat
Laylat Al-Baraat commemorates the night Muslims believe that God descends from heaven and forgive...
Festivals of Malaysia - Laba
The festival was originally an occasion for Chinese to give sacrifices to their ancestors and to ...
Festivals of Malaysia - Kathina
Kathina is a Theravada Buddhist festival that takes place in the months of October and November. ...
Festivals of Malaysia - June Solstice
June Solstice is the summer solstice in the Northern Hemisphere and the winter solstice in the So...
Festivals of Malaysia - Holy Saturday
Holy Saturday is the Saturday of Holy Week, the day after Good Friday and the day before Easter.
Festivals of Malaysia - Holi
Holi is a spring festival celebrated by the Hindus in India and Nepal. Holi is also called Festiv...
Festivals of Malaysia - Hola Mohalla
Hola Mohalla builds upon the Holi festival. Guru Gobind Singh added a martial element and created...
Festivals of Malaysia - Goddess of Mercy Birthday
The Birthday of the Goddess of Mercy or Kuan Yin happens three times a year. The Goddess of Mercy...
Festivals of Malaysia - General Kuan Ti Festival
Kuan Ti is the red-faced God of War, which is worshipped in many Chinese home. Kuan Ti is also kn...