| Thaipusam |
Jan/Feb,
Hindu celebration, Batu Caves |
| Chinese
New Year |
1
Feb, streamers, fireworks, and balloons abound as the city
celebrates its birthday, throughout the city |
| KL
International Tower Jump |
1
Feb, this integral part of the Federal Territory Day celebrations
includes a six-hour period of base jumping from the towering
Menara Kuala Lumpur, Menara Kuala Lumpur |
| Chinese
New Year |
February,
a 15-day celebration with lion and dragon dances, throughout
the city |
| Malaysia
Sevens International Rugby Tournament |
Mar,
Petaling Jaya Stadium |
| Awal
Muharram (Muslim New Year) |
Feb,
celebrated by attending religious talks and performances of
spiritual singing or Nasyid, 1 Muharram, throughout the city |
| Wesak
Day |
May,
Buddhist celebration of the birth of Buddha, throughout the
city, particularly Jalan Gasing and the International Buddhist
Temple |
| Prophet
Muhammed’s Birthday |
May,
processions to show solidarity of believers, 12 Rabi’
I, throughout the city |
| Colours
of Malaysia |
June,
a month-long celebration of Malaysian culture featuring traditional
performances, fantastic costumes and exquisite food, throughout
the city |
| Merdeka
Celebrations |
Aug-Sep,
a month-long festival celebrating Malaysia’s independence,
throughout the city |
| Merdeka
Eve Celebrations |
End
of Aug, celebration of Malaysia’s independence with
carnival-style festivities and a countdown to midnight, Independence
Square |
| KL
International Gourmet Festival |
Sep,
a month-long celebration of gourmet food with the city’s
top restaurants creating special menus, at participating restaurants |
| KL
International Motor Show |
Sep,
one of the largest motor shows in South East Asia, Putra World
Trade Centre |
| Moon
Festival |
Sep,
Chinese celebration of the 15th night of the 8th lunar month,
with colourful lanterns and gifts of moon cakes, Chinatown |
| Ramadan |
Oct,
Muslim fasting, throughout Ramadan, throughout the city |
| Deepavali |
Oct/Nov,
the ‘Festival of Light’ is the main Hindu celebration
commemorating the triumph of good over evil, when homes light
up with oil lamps, throughout the city |
| F1
Petronas Malaysia Grand Prix |
Oct,
Sepang International Circuit |
| Hari
Raya Aidilfitri |
Oct,
two days of joyful celebration marking the end of Ramadan,
throughout the city |
| Malaysia
Mega Sale Carnival |
Dec,
another discounted shopping bonanza featuring Malaysian Fashion
Week and Made in Malaysia exhibition, throughout the city |
