Ramadan Culture in Malaysia

In Malaysia, the Ramadhan month is observed within the muslim communities. Food Bazaars are becoming increasingly popular. Usually, the open air temporary stalls are set up in designated places. Sometimes, streets are closed for the duration of the bazaar hours which is from 4.30pm until 7.45pm. Many leaving work in the evenings will buy food home from these bazaars to break fast with their families.

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Ramadan bazaars are full of such Malay dishes - curries, rendang, po…

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The one passion that most Malaysians have in common is eating. Even in the most sombre occasions such as a funeral wake, food is still being served to guests who have come to pay their respects. Therefore, it is no surprise that even during the holy month of Ramadan, where food is to take on a lesser role during the fasting month, one can find pockets of Ramadan bazaars sprouting throughout the whole of Malaysia.

(http://www.malaysia.com/ramadan-bazaar-culture.html)


Ramadan, however, still brings together communities as many organisations take the opportunity to hold dinner gatherings, or 'buka puasa', during this month. Some are corporate entities showing appreciation to their staff whereas others, like mosques, view it as a social obligation to the community that they serve. During this time, mosques tend to organise more community events to remind Muslims of their obligations and to promote good values. One mosque with such a tradition is the Masjid Jamek Kampung Baru, which prepares and distributes bubur lambuk, a savoury rice porridge. The preparation of bubur lambuk at Masjid Jamek Kampung Baru is a highlight of Ramadan in Kuala Lumpur, and has been a proud tradition maintained by the residents of Kampung Baru for generations.

(http://www.malaysia.com/ramadan-month-culture.html)

The Ramadan month is a very great time to come and enjoy your holidays here in Malaysia. Celebrant will be enjoying

 great meal at the close of each fasting period, which usually ends around 7pm. specially organized Ramadan bazaar can be found all over the country can be found to sell food during this holy month. Samples of the best Malay cuisine can be seen here.

The younger ones will be those who are most excited about celebrating this month. They are excited to finally get to fast like the adults. Some parents will reward their children by getting them more ‘duit raya’ if they manage to fulfil the fasting for a whole month. The younger generation nowadays still appreciate the value of celebrating Eid Il-Fitr. We can see it from their knowledge of abiding the tradition when the holy month arrives. With the fast modernism catching up, the community in Malaysia can still be proud to say that they still have infused their tradition with the religion together to create a unique celebration for the Muslim culture in Malaysia. 

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-Maisha