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12/09/2009 - 12/09/2009Hari Raya Haji
Countrywide,
Malaysia
Marking the end of the Muslim pilgrimage to Mecca, Eid al-Adha or the 'Feast of Sacrifice' (known locally as Hari Raya Haji) is one of the most important feasts in the Islamic calendar. The three-day festival commemorates Ibrahim's (Abraham) willingness to obey God by sacrificing his son - although he was later allowed to sacrifice a ram in his son's place. In remembrance of this, a cow or ram is usually sacrificed as part of the religious celebrations with a portion of the meat being donated to the poor, sick or needy.
Themes:
Culture
, Religion
, History
Hours: All day.
Cost: Free.
Where: Muslim communities in Malaysia
Mosques and Muslim communities throughout Malaysia
Countrywide, Malaysia
Contact Information:
Tourism Malaysia
17th floor Menara Dato' Onn
Putra World World Trade Centre
45 Jalan Tun Ismail
Kuala Lumpur
50480
Malaysia
Telephone: +60 (0)3 2615 8188.
Email: enquiries@tourism.gov.my
Website: www.tourismmalaysia.gov.my
