2006-06-07 19:26:48 · 29 answers · asked by halloweenpumpkinuk 4 in Society & Culture ➔ Holidays ➔ Other - Holidays
In Malaysia, Eid is also commonly known as Hari Raya Aidilfitri or Hari Raya Puasa. Hari Raya literally means Day of Celebration. Muslims in Malaysia celebrate Eid like other Muslims throughout the world. It is the biggest holiday in Malaysia, and is the most awaited one. Shopping malls and bazaars will be filled with people days ahead of Hari Raya, causing a distinctive festive atmosphere throughout the country. Many banks, government and private offices will be closed on this day, which at many time lasts until a week.
The night before Eid will be filled with the takbir which is held in the mosques or musollas. In many parts of Malaysia, especially in rural areas, oil lamps or pelita will be lit up in house compounds. Eid also witnesses a huge migratory pattern of the Muslims, from big metropolitan cities to rural areas. This is known as balik kampung — literally going back to home town to celebrate Eid with one's parents. Special dishes like ketupat, a type of rice cake; lemang and other Malay delicacies are served during this day.
It is customary for Malays to wear traditional Malay costumes on the Eid. The dress for men is called baju melayu which is worn together with songket while the women's are known as baju kurung and baju kebaya. It is also common to see non-Malay Muslims wear costumes of their culture.
Once the prayer is completed, it is also common for Muslims in Malaysia to visit the grave of their loved ones. During this visit, they will clean the grave, perform the recital of the Ya-Seen, a chapter (surah) from the Qur'an and also perform the tahlil ceremony. All these are done in hope that their loved ones are blessed by Allah and they are spared from the punishment in the afterlife. Muslims will also seek forgiveness from each other, forgetting past sins and renewing their relationship with others. In both countries, the most common greeting is "maaf zahir dan batin", simply meaning 'I seek forgiveness from my heart and soul'.
The rest of the day is spent visiting relatives, or serving visitors. Eid ul-Fitr is a very joyous day for children for this is the day where adults are extra generous. Children will be given token sums of money, also known as "duit raya" from their parents or elders.
Muslim at Malaysia will celebrate for a month ( others just a day ) bcoz Malaysian believe when u fasting for a month( on Ramadhan ), you must celebrate for a month in next month of Ramadhan ( Syawal ).
2006-06-14 06:30:45 · answer #1 · answered by lazuardi.sepi 4 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Halloween is the best, but then Christmas is too, nothing like opening presents on a cold morning listening to old chritmas songs with the small of christmas dinner being cooked
2006-06-08 04:12:17 · answer #2 · answered by Andy 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't consider Halloween a holiday, it's more of a tradition. Halloween is by far my favorite tradition. I go nuts decorating the inside and outside of the house.
2006-06-08 04:09:54 · answer #3 · answered by KathyS 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sorry, can't stand halloween! We get loads of kids (most are older than me) from the estate egging our houses and demanding sweets! I like kids as much as the next person, but at halloween - eugh!
Nah, I like easter actually, it's kind of an understated season, but the weather is nice and you can hide eggs for the kids and have a treasure hunt, and it's just a happier one!
2006-06-09 12:01:10 · answer #4 · answered by floppity 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Christmas
2006-06-10 21:20:18 · answer #5 · answered by felicity_pink 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
!!!Halloween !!!!
In the past four years I've spent well over 3k on decorations alone . I start building props in July and the neighborhood kids start asking when we'll set up in August !
2006-06-07 23:46:58 · answer #6 · answered by shellers 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i love Halloween, it's the only time you can get dressed up with would people looking at you strange...i've tried it, try dressing up on any other day and people ask oh where did you come from? like i need a reason...but it's fun to be looked at anyways so o well =)
2006-06-07 19:31:41 · answer #7 · answered by 2cute4you 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
National Talk like a Pirate Day
2016-03-26 22:18:08 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I like Christmas, I enjoy giving gifts and watching the people opening them. I like being able to cook more food and enjoy really good food. I like seeing family that I do not get to see often. I like the peace that seems to come during that time. (and I like the time off of work and school)
2006-06-08 05:25:42 · answer #9 · answered by HK 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Mine is Halloween too.
2006-06-07 19:37:17 · answer #10 · answered by Margaret R 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Halloween too! I like scary things
I'm a scorpio thats why...
2006-06-07 19:29:37 · answer #11 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋