National Holidays in Kedah in 2023
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: Chinese New Year
- The Chinese New Year marks the start of the lunar new year, which occurs sometime between Jan. 21 and Feb. 20. Also known as the Spring Festival, it is considered one of China’s most important celebrations, with each year being named after one of the 12 animals in the Chinese zodiac. Festivities include fireworks, parades, and performances. The holiday closes with a lantern festival.
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: Chinese New Year Holiday
- The Chinese New Year marks the start of the lunar new year, which occurs sometime between Jan. 21 and Feb. 20. Also known as the Spring Festival, it is considered one of China’s most important celebrations, with each year being named after one of the 12 animals in the Chinese zodiac. Festivities include fireworks, parades, and performances. The holiday closes with a lantern festival.
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: Thaipusam
- Thaipusam is celebrated in honour of Lord Subramaniam, also known as Lord Murugan
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: Isra and Miraj
- Isra and Mi'raj marks the Night Journey from Mecca to Jerusalem and the ascent into heaven
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: Beginning of Ramadan
- Ramadan is the ninth month of the Muslim calendar. It is during this month that Muslims fast
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: Hari Raya Aidilfitri Holiday
- If Syawal 1 falls on Saturday, the public holiday will be on Friday April 21st
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: Hari Raya Aidilfitri
- Marks the end of the fasting period of the Islamic month of Ramadan
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: Hari Raya Aidilfitri Holiday
- Marks the end of the fasting period of the Islamic month of Ramadan
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: Labour Day
- This holiday is most commonly associated as a commemoration of the achievements of the labour movement
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: Wesak Day
- Marks three key events in Buddhas life - his birthday, the enlightenment and his achievement of Nirvana
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: Mother's Day
- 2nd Sunday in May. Not a public holiday.
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: Birthday of SPB Yang di Pertuan Agong
- This holiday celebrates the birthday of SPB Yang di Pertuan Agong, the King of Malaysia
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: Father's Day
- Father's Day is a celebration that honours the role of fathers and forefathers
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: Birthday of the Sultan of Kedah
- This regional public holiday in Kedah marks the ceremonial birthday of the Sultan.
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: Hari Raya Haji
- This festival is celebrated throughout the Muslim world as a commemoration of Prophet Abrahams willingness to sacrifice everything for God
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: Hari Raya Haji Holiday
- Second day of public holidays for the Festival of Sacrifice
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: Awal Muharram
- Marks Islamic New Year and the Prophet's journey from Mecca to Medina in 622AD.
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: National Day
- 31st August marks Malaysia's Independence Day. Also known as Merdeka Day
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: Malaysia Day
- In 1963, the former British colony of Singapore and the East Malaysian states of Sabah and Sarawak, joined the Federation of Malaya
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: Maulidur Rasul
- Celebrated by Muslims on the twelfth day of the month of Rabiulawal, the third month of the Muslim calendar
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: Deepavali
- Celebrations revolve around the triumph of good over evil, purity over impurity, light over darkness
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: Christmas Day
- Christmas celebrates the Nativity of Jesus which according to tradition took place on December 25th 1 BC
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