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Articles on Malaysian holidays, calendar traditions, and local customs.
Hari Raya Aidiladha in Malaysia: The Festival of Sacrifice Explained
What Hari Raya Aidiladha commemorates, how the korban ritual works, and why this is the second Hari Raya on the Malaysian calendar.
How to Maximize Long Weekends in Malaysia for 2026
A practical guide to planning annual leave around Malaysia's 2026 public holidays so you stretch a few leave days into multiple long breaks.
Ramadan in Malaysia: Puasa, Bazar, and the Last 10 Nights
What Ramadan actually looks like in Malaysia, from the pre-dawn sahur routine to the bustle of bazar Ramadan and the spiritual weight of the final ten nights.
School Term Breaks in Malaysia: How They Work
A practical guide to Malaysia's school term breaks, why Kedah, Kelantan, and Terengganu follow a different schedule, and how to plan family holidays around them.
Thaipusam in Malaysia: The Kavadi Journey and Where to Witness It
A guide to Thaipusam in Malaysia, the Hindu festival of devotion, kavadi bearers, and the sea of pilgrims climbing the 272 steps of Batu Caves every year.
Understanding the Hijri Calendar and Malaysian Islamic Holidays
Why do Islamic holidays in Malaysia shift each year? A guide to the Hijri calendar, how JAKIM confirms dates, and the key Islamic observances you'll see in the gazette.
Wesak Day in Malaysia: The Buddhist Holiday Explained
A look at Wesak Day in Malaysia, the three events it commemorates, and how Buddhist temples across the country mark the most important day of the year.
Wilayah Persekutuan Day: Why Only Three Places Get the Holiday
What Wilayah Persekutuan Day commemorates, why only KL, Putrajaya, and Labuan observe it, and how the federal territories differ from the 13 Malaysian states.