READING A. Read the text and answer the questions. (Our Malaysian festivals for all to celebrate Malaysia is a multiracial, multi-religious and multicultural country rich in traditions and rituals. One can experience numerous cultural celebrations and festivals all year round. Hari Raya Aidilfitr, also known as Hari Raya Puasa, marks the end of Ramadan, during which Malaysian Muslims fast for a whole month. It falls on the first day ofthe tenth month of Syawal. ‘A colourful festival celebrated by the Hindu community is Deepavali. Deepavali falls in either October ot November. Deepavali or ‘Festival of Lights’ symbolises the victory of good over evil. Oillampsare lit o ward off darkness and evil. The Lantern Festival or the Mooncake Festival is celebrated by Malaysian Chinese. It is celebrated to mark the end of the harvesting season. Mooncakes are a must during this festival as it also commemorates Chang Er, the moon goddess. In May, the Buddhists in the country celebrate Wesak Day to pay homage to Buddha and @ mark the three significant events in Buddha's life, his birth, enlightenment and achievement of Nirvana, The festival begins with meditation and prayers. ¥ Winall, in December, Malaysian Christians celebrate Christmas, a religious festival to mark the birth of Jesus Christ. Complete the sentences below. Hari Raya Puasa is celebrated by the in Malaysia. ‘the ________ community celebrate Deepavali. ‘The ___ festival is also called the Lantern Festival. ‘Wesak Day is celebrated to pay homage to__. ____ celebrate Christmas to mark the birth of Jesus Christ. peep rw Using information from the tex, state whether the sentences are True or False. Hari Raya Puasa is celebrated during the month of Ramadan. Malaysian Hindus light oil lamps on Deepavali to protect themselves from evil. ‘The Lantern Festival is celebrated to mark the birth of the moon goddess. Wesak Day is celebrated by Malaysian Buddhists. yeerpro Christmas is a religious festival 0 Pair Work. Make a list of some religious and non-religious festivals celebrated around the world, Use the following questions to help you. GI + State the festival + When is it held? + Who celebrates the festival? + Why is it celebrated? a ee eT