Malaysia celebrates its holidays with colorful lights, costumes and traditional food and dance, displaying their culture and traditions to the public.
Saturday, 1 January 2011: New Year’s Day
New Year in Malaysia is filled with colorful festivities, fireworks and traditional food and dance. Concerts and parties are widely held in Malaysia celebrating the New Year with friends and family.
Thursday, 3 February 2011: Chinese New Year
Friday, 4 February 2011: Chinese New Year, Day 2
The Chinese New Year is also celebrated in Malaysia, usually lasting for 15 days, but these 2 days are only declared as holidays. Here, the New Year is also celebrated with fireworks, fire crackers and traditional Chinese costumes that are in bright Red for Luck.
Tuesday, 15 February 2011: Maulidur Rasul (the Prophet’s Birthday)
Islam is another vast religion in Malaysia, and the Muslims celebrate their prophet Muhammad’s Birthday by visiting temples and devoting their time with prayers.
Sunday, 1 May 2011: Labour Day
Monday, 2 May 2011: Labour Day (day in lieu)
Labour Day is widely celebrated around the world to commemorate the workers’ efforts and works for their country.
Tuesday, 17 May 2011: Wesak (Buddha Day)
Wesak Day is an important holiday for Buddhists in Malaysia, celebrating the enlightenment of Buddha. On this day, people eat vegetarian food to cleanse themselves.
Saturday, 4 June 2011: Birthday of SPB Yang di-Pertuan Agong
On this date, the Yang di-Pertuan Agong bestows awards and titles for the distinguished people in society with an awarding ceremony.
Tuesday, 30 August 2011: Hari Raya Puasa
Wednesday, 31 August 2011: Hari Raya Puasa Holiday
This religious holiday celebrates the Muslim’s End of Ramadan.
Wednesday, 31 August 2011: National Day (Hari Kebangsaan)
This day celebrates Malaysia’s independence. Malaysia’s National Day is celebrated with parades, concerts and other public performances.
Friday, 16 September 2011: Malaysia Day
This holiday celebrates the establishment of the Malaysian Federation.
Wednesday, 26 October 2011: Deepavali
This holiday is also known as “Festival of Lights” celebrated by the Hindus.
Sunday, 6 November 2011: Hari Raya Qurban (Feast of Sacrifice)
Monday, 7 November 2011: Hari Raya Qurban (day in lieu)
This Muslim holiday is to celebrate the willingness of Ibrahim to sacrifice his son to God.
Sunday, 27 November 2011: Awal Muharram (Islamic New Year)
Monday, 28 November 2011: Awal Muharram (day in lieu)
This day is the start of the New Year according to the Islamic Calendar and is celebrated by the Muslims.
Sunday, 25 December 2011: Christmas Day
Monday, 26 December 2011: Christmas (day in lieu)
This day is a Christian holiday that celebrates the Birth of Christ.
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