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Hari Raya Aidilfitri is a special celebration for Muslims in Malaysia. They


celebrate it after fasting for a whole month of Ramadan. Families and
friends come together to eat delicious food. Lemang, a special sticky rice
cooked in bamboo and ketupat, the yummy rice cakes wrapped in coconut
leaves. They also love munching on various cookies like kuih tart and kuih
semperit.
They wear beautiful new clothes called baju
kurung and baju Melayu. They also visit mosques
to pray and give presents to those in need
known as zakat al-fitr. They also say sorry to
each other for any mistakes they've made.
People greet each other by saying "Selamat Hari
Raya!" to wish them a happy Eid.
Chinese New Year is a big celebration for Chinese in Malaysia! They celebrate
it with lots of excitement and joy. Chinese New Year happens at the beginning
of the lunar new year, usually in January or February. There are bright red
decorations everywhere! During Chinese New Year, families gather for a
special reunion dinner, where they enjoy dishes like steamed fish, dumplings,
and sweet rice balls.
They also give each other red envelopes filled
with money for good luck. They love watching lion
and dragon dances. They also play firecrackers
and fireworks. They wear new clothes in red and
visit relatives to exchange greetings and gifts. It's
a time to welcome good fortune and happiness for
the coming year. People wish each other "Gong Xi
Fa Cai!".
Deepavali is a special celebration for Hindus in Malaysia! They celebrate it
with lots of lights and happiness. Deepavali usually falls between October
and November in the Tamil month of ‘Aippasi’. During Deepavali, families
clean and decorate their homes with colourful rangoli patterns and light oil
lamps called deepams. They also enjoy delicious snacks like murukku and
ladoo. They visit temples to pray and get blessings from the gods.

Families also exchange gifts and share meals


together. They wear new clothes in bright colours
like red and gold to symbolise prosperity and
happiness. Deepavali is a time to celebrate the
victory of light over darkness and good over evil.
People wish each other "Deepavali Vazhtukal!" to
spread joy and blessings.
Christmas is a special time for Christians in Malaysia! They celebrate it with
lots of joy and excitement. Christmas happens on December 25th every
year. During Christmas, families decorate their homes with colourful lights,
shiny ornaments and a beautiful Christmas tree. They also enjoy singing
Christmas carols and going to church together.

People exchange gifts with family and friends and


sharing delicious meals like roast turkey. They enjoy
sweet treats such as Christmas cookies and fruitcake.
Children also believe that Santa Claus will bring them
presents if they've been good all year. Christmas is a
time for love and kindness. People wish each other
"Merry Christmas!".
Independence Day or Hari Merdeka is an
important day for Malaysians as it marks
the country's independence from British
colonial rule on August 31st, 1957. It's the
time to show love for country and unity.
This day is celebrated with grand parades,
flag-raising ceremonies, and cultural
performances across the nation. Merdeka
square in Kuala Lumpur is famous for the
national parade. Malaysians come
together to honour the heroes who fought
for freedom and to enjoy on Malaysia's
success.
Wesak Day is special festival for
Buddhists in Malaysia. It signifies the
birth, enlightenment, and passing of
Gautama Buddha. This day is celebrated
with prayers and offerings at temples.
People come together to show their
respect and love for Buddha. They
participate in prayers, meditations and
rituals. There will be also some charity
events based on the teachings of
kindness and peace imparted by the
Buddha.
Gawai Dayak is a joyous festival
celebrated by the Dayak community in
Sarawak. It marks the rice harvesting
season. This day is celebrated to follow
the traditions and culture of the Dayak
community. Families gather to pay
respect to the spirits of the land. They
pray for blessings for a good harvest
season. They celebrate the day doing
traditional rituals, cultural performances,
and feasting. They also sing and dance.
Kaamatan Festival is an important
harvest festival celebrated by the
Kadazandusun people in Sabah. It's a
time to say thanks to the rice spirit,
Bambaazon, for a successful harvest
season. This day includes traditional
rituals, cultural exhibitions, agricultural
shows and the crowning of the Harvest
Festival Queen. It's a joyous occasion
for them to come together and
celebrate their cultural identity.
Thaipusam is a significant Hindu
festival observed by the Tamil
community in Malaysia during January
or February. Many people gather at
various temples across the country.
The famous temple is Batu Caves,
Kuala Lumpur. People express their
devotion to Lord Murugan by carrying
kavadis and milk pots. The festival is
celebrated with colourful chariot
processions, vibrant music and people
fulfilling their vows and seek blessings
from the god.
Hari Raya Aidil adha is an important
Islamic festival that marks the
willingness of Prophet Ibrahim to
sacrifice his son as an act of
obedience to God. Muslims in
Malaysia celebrate by attending
special prayers at mosques,
sacrificing animals and distributing
meat to the less fortunate. People
are thankful and grateful for all the
blessings from god. This is the time
for sharing with others.
The Mid-Autumn Festival, also known as
the Mooncake Festival, is celebrated by
the Chinese in Malaysia. They are
thankful for the harvest and admire the
full moon's beauty. Families gather to
enjoy mooncakes, a traditional food,
and light lanterns to symbolise unity and
prosperity. Children participate in
lantern parades and enjoy various
cultural activities. It's a time for reunion,
appreciation of nature, and sharing
wishes for happiness and a long life.

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