Hari Raya Puasa (Aidilfitri)  (according to Muslim calendar)      This is the first day of the month following Ramadhan (a month of fasting and abstinence for Muslims).

The celebration begins after sunset on the 29th day of Ramadhan when Muslims break their daily fast. If the crescent appears, the next day is declared Hari Raya Aidilfitri. The day begins with Muslims praying in mosques early in the morning followed by visits to the graveyards of loved ones. In Malaysia, many Muslims hold ‘open houses’ for relatives and friends of all races. Homes are brightly lit with lamps and lights during this celebration. Muslims prepare a variety of cakes and food such as ketupat (rice cakes) and rendang (a dry curry) during this festival. This is a major celebration for many Malays who will travel back to their family homes for a gathering.