Muslims around the world are observing Ramadan, the ninth month of the Islamic calendar. All communities welcome the Holy Month with their unique traditions and practices.
Ramadan begins with the rise of the crescent moon and is a time of spiritual discipline, charity, generosity and prayer. During the day, Muslims around the world fast from dawn to dusk, refraining from eating or drinking liquids (including water), and refraining from smoking, rumors and discussion. But the night is the real day of Ramadan.
Ramadan is a very special time in the country, as more than 61% of Malaysia’s population observes Islam. Traditions are similar to those of other Muslim countries. Observers break fast every day with dinner, a tradition called “Belbuka Puasa.”
Those who are not familiar with warm climates often find it very hot and dry during this month, so observing Ramadan in Malaysia can be very challenging. However, experiencing Ramadan in Malaysia has its own unique advantages, as the atmosphere is nothing but cheerful.
The first day of Ramadan is a national holiday in the states of Melaka, Johor and Keda. Most offices will close at least an hour earlier this month. It turns out that an extraordinary amount of vehicles on the road are in a hurry to get home in preparation for a fast (IFTAR) day destruction.
Ramadan is the most important religious event for Muslims in Malaysia. The month officially begins when the Minister of Religious Affairs announces it. The streets are then crowded. Especially if there are shops selling dates, nuts and other popular foods during Ramadan.
Even Buddhists and Hindu sellers fill their bazaars with Ramadan goods.
Once the start of Ramadan is announced, the municipality will spray water on Main Street and clean up the main squares. Decorations and electric lamps are also hung on the mosque and on the streets.
Muslims exchange greetings and shop owners, hanging signs with congratulations such as “Ramadan Mubarak.”
Ramadan Bazaar serves a variety of Ramadan dishes in Malaysia
Perhaps the most special and distinctive aspect of Ramadan in Malaysia is the Ramadan bazaar that can be found in almost every corner of the country, offering a vast hay delicacy for you to break quickly.
Malaysians love our Bazaar Ramadan. This is where everyone comes to buy exotic foods like Nasi Kerabu, Pulut Panggang, special drinks that you won’t see on normal days.
Make sure no one will taste all the food and drinks offered in the bazaar thanks to the diversity of the culture in Malaysia.
Night Market is also a popular dining spot after sunset, open to everyone and serves the masses while breaking fasting with affordable street food. In a small time, several beaches, such as Batu Block Beach in Kuala Terengganu, play hosts of Suhole Gathering, where vendors eat picnic treats for diners before dawn.
The Ramadan Bazaar is a festival featuring food made in Ramadan and takes place in nearby residential communities, especially anywhere in the city.
Almost two hours before sunset, Muslims compete at these festivals and choose their favorite foods, drinks and sweets.
It is not uncommon to see non-Muslims racing to buy a variety of foods at these festivals. Some of these foods can only be seen once a year, including various grilled with spices and curry and boiled halal meat. You can also find Kebab, Shawarma, Qatayef, and mushrooms.
Boober Lambuk
All Malaysian traditions Ramadan is the production and distribution of “Bububbr Lambuk,” a special ridge cooked with coconut milk, meat, seasonings and spices. It’s a heavy meal for Iftar. It is enough to feed the poor.
During Ramadan and before the Maghrib prayers at sunset, the area in front of the mosque is very crowded.
Most Masjids around Malaysia will receive enormous donations to support all activities and prepare Buba Lambuk for the entire Ramadan.
This dish can only be found during Ramadan.
Ramadan activities, Eid Al Fitr in Malasia
Muslims hold contests during Ramadan, including modern fik (Islamic law) and the memory of the Quran. At the end of the month, the recipients will be awarded the award at a large ceremony attended by officials from the Ministry of Religion.
During the last 10 days of Ramadan, men remain in large quantities in quarantine in mosques. They are offered drinks and drinks as a form of solidarity where Malaysians are usually very enthusiastic during Ramadan. Also, a few days before Eid, Malaysian youth formed a mosque committee to gather “zakats” (alms) to give to the poor so that everyone approaches God.
Eid Alphytr known as Harilayapuasa in Malaysia
On the eve of Eid, government members go out looking for the new moon, and if it is seen, they will be declared Eid on national television the next day.
On Eid day, people are mostly wearing traditional clothes. Men are wearing baj melayu and women are wearing baj klung. Malaysians own an open house at their home on Eid, a period when friends, family, or neighbors (Muslims or non-Muslims) can east feast and enjoy themselves.
During Ramadan. Women start sewing beautiful curtains and buying new clothes for their families. Some families are renovating to make their home look better when guests visit it during the festival. After completing the month of fasting, Muslims enjoy celebrating Harilayapuasa.
On the festival morning, Muslims go to the mosque wearing new clothes and pray. They give thanks to God, and then they ask the elder for forgiveness.
Many Hindus and Buddhists become Muslims during Ramadan and announce them during Eid al-Fitr’s prayer.