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FESTIVALS OF MALAYSIA

Malaysia is a country of multi-ethnic society practising multi-culturalism and multi-religion. Each ethnic group practises its own religion and belief which means various festivals are celebrated throughout the year. These festivals are usually celebrated either nationwide or at state level. "Open house" concept is practised almost all the festivals, which means inviting relatives and friends to partake in the food and festivity occasion. Some of these festivals are public holidays.




  Date varies each year as each festival is based on their own calendar systems.
   
 
Month Festival 2009 States
26-27 January
Chinese New Year
All
9 February Chap Goh Mei -
9 March * The Prophet Muhammad Birthday All
March Thaipusam Johor, Negeri
Perak, Penang, Selangor only
10 April
Good Friday
Sabah. Sarawak
9 May
All
May
Labuan,Sabah
June
Sarawak
20 - 21
September *
Hari Raya Puasa
All
4 October
-
October
-
15 November
West Malaysia
27 November * Hari Raya Haji All
December  18th *
All
December  25th
All
 
Note : * subject to change
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