Expatriate Malaysia Events & Festivals Guide - Hari Raya Aidil Fitri / Hari Raya Puasa

Aidil Fitri is celebrated by Muslims in Malaysia after the holy month of Ramadhan when Muslims observe daily fasting during the day and perform additional special Tarawih prayers at night. On the 27th day of Ramadhan, a night called ‘Tujuh Likur’, many Muslims light up lanterns or oil lamps in front of their homes. A mandatory alms giving must be performed before the end of Ramadhan and the celebration of Aidil Fitri. Muslims starts the day by congregating in the mosques early in the morning to perform Hari Raya prayers followed by visits to the graves of the departed.

Pelita or Oil Lamps

Aidil Fitri is celebrated modestly and with gratitude. Muslims meet family members, relatives and friends and ask for forgiveness for past altercations and to strengthen personal ties. The custom of holding a feast for family, relatives and friends is called ‘open house’ and is usually done in the month after Ramadhan, Syawal. The celebration lasts for a month which the celebration is concentrated in the first three days.
 

Other Festivals:
- Thaipusam Celebration
- Mid-Autumn / Mooncake Festival
- Deepavali in Malaysia
- Wesak Day Celebration

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