Festivals of Malaysia - Prophet Muhammad’s Birthday
Muslims throughout Malaysia commemorate the birth of the founder of Islam, Prophet Muhammad.
Festivals of Malaysia - Keamatan
Pesta Keamatan is a harvest festival celebrated annually in the state of Sabah in Malaysia. It is...
Festivals of Malaysia - Nuzul Al-Quran
It is the most significant event in the history of Islam as on this day, Allah revealed His final...
Festivals of Malaysia - Nine Emperor Gods Festival
Since the arrival of the Nine Emperor Gods is believed to be through the waterways, processions a...
Festivals of Malaysia - Mid-Autumn Festival
The ancient Chinese were captivated by the beauty of the moon and would worship the harvest moon ...
Festivals of Malaysia - Loy Krathong
Today, Thais celebrate this festival to make a wish and to ask the divine power for help. The mai...
Festivals of Malaysia - Li Chun
In Malaysia and Singapore, the Chinese community believe that if they deposit money in the bank o...
Festivals of Malaysia - Kitchen God Festival
Offerings of food and incense are made to the Kitchen God on this day to ‘sweeten’ him so that he...
Festivals of Malaysia - Jade Emperor’s Birthday
The offering of sugarcane is very important because it is believed that the Hokkien community was...
Festivals of Malaysia - Isra and Mi’raj
Isra and Mi’raj are two parts of a Night Journey that Prophet Muhammad took during a single night...
Festivals of Malaysia - Hungry Ghost Festival
The Chinese believe that the gates of hell would open during the seventh month and release the sp...
Festivals of Malaysia - Hari Raya Haji
Hari Raya Haji is more popularly known as Eid al-Adha or Hari Raya Qurban in Malaysia.
Festivals of Malaysia - Good Friday
Good Friday is the Friday before Easter. Easter falls on the first Sunday following the Paschal F...
Festivals of Malaysia - Easter Sunday
A key doctrine in Christian theology is the resurrection of Jesus Christ. Easter Sunday is observ...
Festivals of Malaysia - Deepavali (Diwali)
The word "Deepavali" derives from the combination of the words ‘Dipa’ and ‘Gavali’, the former me...
Festivals of Malaysia - Chinese New Year’s Eve
The eve of Chinese New Year is a meaningful day for the family as the New Year’s Eve meal is cons...