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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 2008 States
10 January *
Awal Muharram Maal Hijrah
All
07 - 08
February
Chinese New Years All
February Thaipusam Johor, Negeri
Perak, Penang, Selangor only
21 February Chap Goh Mei -
20 March * The Prophet Muhammad Birthday All
21 March
Good Friday
Sabah. Sarawak
19 May
All
May
Labuan,Sabah
June
Sarawak
14 September
-
October
-
01 - 02
October *
Hari Raya Puasa
All
28 October
West Malaysia
08 December
*
Hari Raya Qurban All
December  25th
All
December  29th *
All
   
  Note : * subject to change
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