There many celebrations in Malaysians and Singaporeans (more in Malaysia) because of the cultural and religious diversity of the population.
National celebrations are: National day (Malaysia and Singapore) and Birthday of the King and Sultans in Malaysia. The major cultural and religious events celebrated are:
- Hari Raya Adilfitri (religious - Muslim)
- Chinese New Year (cultural - Chinese)
- Deepavali (religious - Hindu)
- Wesak (religious - Buddhist)
- Christmas (religious - Christian/Catholic)
- Hari Raya Qurban (religious - Muslim)