Page 383 - Official Year Book 2019

EBRATIONS AND Festival of the Indian Community
FESTIVALS • Deepavali
• Thaipusam
The culture in this country becomes more colourful due to the various • Ponggal
races in Malaysia. This multi-ethnic population celebrates variety of • Navarathiri
festivals, lively and merrily throughout the year. In every celebration, • Kharthigai
the tradition of holding open house provides the opportunity for the
various races to visit each other to enliven the celebration. Other Festivals
• New Year
Festival of the Muslim Community • Labour Day
• Hari Raya Puasa (Aidilfitri) • National Day or Independence Day
• Hari Raya Haji (Aidiladha) • Malaysia Day
• Israk dan Mikraj • Birthday of His Majesty Yang di-Pertuan Agong
• Maulidur Rasul • Birthday of the Malay Ruler at state level
• Awal Muharram • Good Friday
• Nuzul Al-Quran • Harvest Festival
• Tamu Besar or Pasar Tahunan
Festival of the Chinese Community • Gawai Day
• Chinese New Year • Christmas
• Chap Goh Meh
• Moon Cake / Lantern Festival,
• Ghost Festival,
• Qing Ming
• Wesak Day (Buddha)
• Hol Day

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