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Events
& Festivals 2000 |
| December |
 |
• Christmas
(December 25)
(Nationwide Public
Holiday)
Christmas trees, colorful decorations, brilliant lights and Santa Claus can be seen in
most shopping centers and hotels during the Christmas season. Midnight services are held
in churches during Christmas Eve and carolers proclaim in song the Yuletide message on the
streets of Malaysia.
• Hari Raya
Aidilfitri
(December 27-28)
(Nationwide Public
Holiday)
Also known as Hari Raya Puasa, this is the most significant festival for the Muslims as it
marks the end of the fasting month. The event is ushered in with prayers in the mosque and
by asking forgiveness from family members. It is also customary for Muslims to open their
homes to visitors as well as to visit friends and relatives. Some shops would even close
in view of this occasion. |
