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Major Festivals of Malaysia:เทศกาลงานประเพณีของประเทศมาเลเซีย

Hari Medeka 
(Independence Day)
วันชาติมาเลเซีย
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Hari Medeka is a national day of Malaysia commemorating the independence of the Federation of Malaya from British colonial rule in 1957. The event is celebrated on August 31 each year.


Hari Raya Aidilfitri
เทศกาลฮารีรายอ อีดิลฟิตรี
Image credit:http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Eidulfitr_meal.jpg
Hari Raya Aidilfitri is a celebration that marks the end of the fasting month, Ramadan. This is the most important festival of Malaysia. Muslims start the day by wearing new clothes and congregating in the mosques to perform prayers. It is also the time for family reunion when members of the family from different parts of the country get together.  

Hari Raya Haji
เทศกาลฮารีรายอ ฮัจญี

Hari Raya Haji is celebrated over a period of three days by Muslims all over the world. Muslims celebrate this auspicious day to mark the end of Hajj, the annual holy pilgrimage to Mecca.

Chinese New Year
Chinese New Year, also known as Lunar New Year, is the biggest and most important event of the Chinese community in Malaysia. The festival traditionally begins on the first day of the first month in the Chinese calendar and ends on the 15th day.


Deepavali
เทศกาลดีปาวาลี
Image credit:http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Deepawali-festival.jpg
Deepavali or Diwali is a festival when Indian communities are filled with colourful lights, music, scents, arts, performances and cultural activities. Popularly known as the"Festival of Lights", it is an occasion of celebration for both Hindus and Sikhs. Deepavali is not only the festival of lights , but also marks the beginning of the Hindu new year. It is believed that the Hindu goddess of good luck visits homes that are brightly lit.


Thaipusam
เทศกาลไทปูซัม
Image credit:http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Batu_caves.jpg
Thaipusam is an annual celebration in honour of the Hindu God Subrammanian or Lord Murugan on the tenth month of Hindu calendar. It's a huge event with thousand Hindu pilgrims from all over Malaysia meet at the Batu Caves, one of the most popular Hindu shrines outside of India.


Dragon Boat Festival in Penang
เทศกาลแข่งเรือมังกรที่ปีนัง

The Dragon Boat Festival is one of the most awaited annual events celebrated in Penang state, Malaysia. The event is usually held in late May or early June. It attracts both local and foreign water sport enthusiasts to the bank of Teluk Bahang Dam.

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