Shia Muslims Shi'ites celebrate this five days later. Good Friday is only an official holiday in the states of Sabah and Sarawak which have significantly higher proportions of Christians. As with most countries in the world, Malaysia commemorates workers' contributions to the country on the first day of the month of May every year. This is also known as Vesak Day in Singapore and commemorates the birth, enlightenment and death of Gautama Buddha, founder of Buddhism, although it is often associated mainly with the Buddha's birthday.
The Agong is the official Head of State of Malaysia and is a position effectively rotated among the nine Malay state sultans. This is a nationwide holiday. Individually, each state celebrates its own Sultan's or Governor's birthdays.
Hari Raya Puasa is the local Malay name for the Muslim religious holiday and celebration of Eid ul-Fitr Aidilfitri which marks the end of Ramadan, the Islamic holy month of fasting. This federal holiday commemorates the independence of Malaya as it was then known from colonial British rule.
Malaysia Day is a new holiday starting from year to mark the establishment of the Malaysian federation on the same date in Father's Day. Ascension Day. Whit Sunday Most regions. Whit Sunday Brandenburg. Whit Monday. Corpus Christi Many regions.
Assumption of Mary Bavaria , Saarland. Assumption of Mary Saxony, Thuringia. Day of German Unity. Reformation Day Many regions. All Saints' Day Many regions. Martin's Day. National Day of Mourning. Repentance Day Saxony. Sunday of the Dead. First Advent Sunday. At the end of Ramadan, Muslims hold Eid-ul-Fitr to mark the end of the sacred month. The days are graced with lots of feasting. Eid-ul-Fitr is not only a day to celebrate the end of Ramadan in Malaysia, but it is also the day people unite and help those that have different problems.
The most celebrated holiday is Christmas which is celebrated Nationwide. Buddhists celebrate Wesak to pay tribute to the birth of Lord Buddha. Amongst the public holidays celebrated in Malaysia is the Chinese New Year.
This is the only holiday that is accorded two days of celebrations. It is the most colorful festival with stunning red paintings across the nation.
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