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Awal Muharram: What Malaysia's Islamic New Year Is Really About
Awal Muharram is a quiet public holiday in Malaysia, but it marks the start of the Islamic year. Here's the meaning, the history, and how it's observed.
Hari Raya Aidilfitri in Malaysia: Traditions, Food and Balik Kampung
From balik kampung traffic to duit raya and open houses, here's how Malaysians celebrate Hari Raya Aidilfitri after a month of fasting.
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.
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.
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.