https://padlet.com/fiqah481/vylkmho3i6xe From different religions and cultures en-us 2016-10-04 15:23:19 UTC 2025-10-07 16:05:45 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/icons/Ornamenttree.png fiqah481 https://padlet.com/fiqah481/vylkmho3i6xe/wish/128228386 -> One of the most prominent festivals celebrated in Malaysia, as the majority of the population residing in Malaysia follows Islam.
-> It is celebrated during the 9th month of the lunar calendar for a period of one month. Muslims observe daily fasts from dawn to dusk and refrain from consuming food and wrong-doing.
-> It is celebrated on the last day of Ramadan, it marks the end of the fasting period for Muslims.]]> 2016-10-04 15:55:41 UTC https://padlet.com/fiqah481/vylkmho3i6xe/wish/128228386 fiqah481 https://padlet.com/fiqah481/vylkmho3i6xe/wish/128231178 -> Celebrated by Indians living in Malaysia.
->This is the festival of lights.
-> It signifies the victory of light and hope over darkness. ->Houses and streets of Malaysia are adorned with colourful lights and oil lamps.
->The day starts off by taking a bath with oil and praying. Later during the day processions, street-fairs, fireworks and get-together take place. ]]> 2016-10-04 16:01:43 UTC https://padlet.com/fiqah481/vylkmho3i6xe/wish/128231178 fiqah481 https://padlet.com/fiqah481/vylkmho3i6xe/wish/128234110 -> Malaysia turns red.
-> Chinese decorate their houses and streets with traditional red decorations  to ward off evil spirits.
->Lion and dragon dances accompanied by fireworks are performed across Malaysia.]]> 2016-10-04 16:08:18 UTC https://padlet.com/fiqah481/vylkmho3i6xe/wish/128234110 fiqah481 https://padlet.com/fiqah481/vylkmho3i6xe/wish/128238650 ->Malaysia has its unique style of celebrating Christmas.
-> Christmas trees are put up by the Christians at their homes one or two weeks before.
->All the shopping malls of Malaysia put up with lights and decorations.
The practice of singing Christmas carols begins in the middle of December.
-> A person dressed as Santa Claus gives out sweets to the children.
-> Christians dress up in new clothes and visit the church.]]> 2016-10-04 16:18:17 UTC https://padlet.com/fiqah481/vylkmho3i6xe/wish/128238650 fiqah481 https://padlet.com/fiqah481/vylkmho3i6xe/wish/128390936 -> Celebrated by Buddhists to commemorate the birth, enlightenment and death of Buddha.
-> Buddhists observe a vegetarian diet to ‘cleanse’ themselves prior to the occasion.
->Thousands of devotees gather before dawn at temples for prayers, offerings, meditation, chanting and alms giving. -> Doves and tortoises are also released in a symbolic gesture of liberating the soul and forsaking past sins.]]> 2016-10-05 06:53:56 UTC https://padlet.com/fiqah481/vylkmho3i6xe/wish/128390936 fiqah481 https://padlet.com/fiqah481/vylkmho3i6xe/wish/128392967 -> One of the most colourful Hindu festivals in Malaysia.
-> The Hindus believe that by celebrating Thaipusam, they are cleansed from all sins and that their sins can be redeemed in many ways.
->Thaipusam is celebrated in honour of Lord Muruga.
-> The celebration is held in hilly areas.
->The festival is celebrated on a grand scale at Batu Caves or the Waterfall Temple.

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