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Queensbay Mall : 2024 Hari Raya Festive Display


Queensbay Mall’s Hari Raya Festival decoration exudes a vibrant and festive atmosphere, immersing visitors in the spirit of the Eid al-Fitr celebration. The mall is adorned with colorful and intricate traditional Malay motifs, including vibrant ketupats (rice dumplings), twinkling traditional pelita oil lamps, and ornate Islamic patterns.

Visitors can stroll through the mall’s corridors and enjoy the festive ambiance while shopping for Eid essentials. The overall decor creates a captivating environment that celebrates the joy and cultural richness of the Hari Raya festival.

2023 Hari Raya Decorations in Penang Shopping Malls

Hari Raya Aidilfitri, also known as Eid al-Fitr, is one of the most celebrated Muslim festivals in Malaysia, marking the end of the holy month of Ramadan. It is a time for family, feasting, and forgiveness. In Penang, shopping malls play a significant role in bringing people together during the festive season. These malls go above and beyond to transform their premises into a spectacle of light and color to welcome visitors from all walks of life.

One of the most famous shopping malls in Penang is Queensbay Mall, which never fails to impress visitors with its stunning decor. This year’s Hari Raya theme appears to infuse grand and elaborate decorations, which feature a stunning golden color scheme.

Other malls'(Gurney Plaza and Sunway Carnival) decorations can be seen below too:

Decor from previous year: https://travel2penang.org/2022/04/27/hari-raya-decorations-in-penang-shopping-malls/

2022 Hari Raya Decorations in Penang Shopping Malls

The 2022 Hari Raya themed decorations featuring the two main shopping malls on the island.

Queensbay Mall festive decorations for Hari Raya:

Gurney Plaza shopping mall festive decorations for Hari Raya:

A Kampung Road in Balik Pulau

Selamat Hari Raya Aidilfitri to all those who celebrate it.

Today marks the first day of Hari Raya in Malaysia. Hari Raya Aidilfitri (or The Festival of the Breaking of the Fast) is a religious holiday celebrated by Muslims here, and elsewhere in the world, it is also known as Eid al-Fitr.

Locals here usually go back to their hometowns for family gathering and house visit , but this year, it is different. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, restrictions are in place to prevent the risk of infection including travel limitation in the country.

Hari Raya Decorations in Penang Malls


Various Raya themed decorations found in shopping malls in Penang.

Selamat Hari Raya! (Today marks the first day of Hari Raya in Malaysia. Hari Raya Aidilfitri (or The Festival of the Breaking of the Fast) is a religious holiday celebrated by Muslims here, and elsewhere in the world, it is also known as Eid al-Fitr.

Penang Hill Mosque

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As the only mosque at the top of Penang Hill, the old Penang Hill Mosque (or Masjid Bukit Bendera) serves as the the ‘highest’ Muslim place of worship for the local community there.

Note: Today marks the first day of Hari Raya Aidilfitri, a festive holiday season celebrated by all Muslims here. Therefore, to all Muslims out there, Selamat Hari Raya Aidilfitri!

A Hari Raya Decoration in Penang

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Hari Raya Aidilfitri is a national holiday in Malaysia and this year, the holidays start from the 6th to 7th July. In general, the Muslims here will be going back to their hometowns (or balik kampung) to celebrate the festive season with their families.

To all Muslims out there, Selamat Hari Raya Aidilfitri.