Events in Kuala Lumpur to plan for

Kuala Lumpur is a live, energetic city. It has various types of activities ranging from cultural festivals to modern exhibitions and concerts. The vivid street markets as well as food festivals are some of the highlights in Kuala Lumpur that give a sample taste of Malaysia’s culinary delicacies.

Streets are often filled with colorful processions and traditional dances which create a festive mood. The main events like the Thaipusam festival and Chinese New Year draw people from different places demonstrating how multicultural the city is.

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Thaipusam Fair

If you happen to be in Kuala Lumpur in January or February, you just can’t miss Thaipusam. The festival is celebrated with great at the iconic Batu Caves. Faithful devotees numbering in thousands come together for celebration and make kavadi processions. This festival attracts participants from all corners of the globes and it is a sign of faith and perseverance.

Hari Raya Aidilfitri

Hari Raya Aidilfitri is also known as Eid al-Fitr, and it is one of the major celebrations in Kuala Lumpur that marks the end of Ramadan, the month of fasting according to Islamic religion. The date changes every year depending on lunar calendar but usually it falls on May or June. Festive lights deck the city’s streets while families pray, eat together as well as ask for forgiveness which is a custom during this period. Open houses are common where friends invite neighbors to enjoy traditional Malay dishes including cakes and pastries.