The regalia of Malaysia (
Malay
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: ''Alat-alat Kebesaran Diraja Malaysia'';
Jawi: الت٢ كبسرن دراج مليسيا) includes all the items which are deemed sacred and symbolic of the supremacy and authority of the
Yang di-Pertuan Agong
The Yang di-Pertuan Agong (, Jawi: ), also known as the Supreme Head of the Federation, the Paramount Ruler or simply as the Agong, and unofficially as the King of Malaysia, is the constitutional monarch and head of state of Malaysia. The of ...
or the Supreme King of
Malaysia
Malaysia ( ; ) is a country in Southeast Asia. The federation, federal constitutional monarchy consists of States and federal territories of Malaysia, thirteen states and three federal territories, separated by the South China Sea into two r ...
and his consort, the
Raja Permaisuri Agong
''Raja Permaisuri Agong'' ( Jawi: راج ڤرمايسوري اݢوڠ; full title: ''Kebawah Duli Yang Maha Mulia Seri Paduka Baginda Raja Permaisuri Agong''; سري ڤدوک بݢيندا راج ڤرمايسوري اݢوڠ, literally ''The Que ...
. The installation of the Supreme King is a very special ceremony. Only on this particular day are the masses able to see his regalia. Several of these are Malaysian National Treasures since 2009.
The Throne
The Thrones at
Istana Negara's ''Balairong Seri'' (Throne Room) is crafted to blend motifs from
Peninsular Malaysia
Peninsular Malaysia ( ms, Semenanjung Malaysia; Jawi: سمننجڠ مليسيا), or the States of Malaya ( ms, Negeri-negeri Tanah Melayu; Jawi: نڬري-نڬري تانه ملايو), also known as West Malaysia or the Malaysian Peninsula, ...
as well as
Sabah
Sabah () is a States and federal territories of Malaysia, state of Malaysia located in northern Borneo, in the region of East Malaysia. Sabah borders the Malaysian state of Sarawak to the southwest and the North Kalimantan province of Indone ...
and
Sarawak
Sarawak (; ) is a States and federal territories of Malaysia, state of Malaysia. The largest among the 13 states, with an area almost equal to that of Peninsular Malaysia, Sarawak is located in northwest Borneo Island, and is bordered by the M ...
.
The primary element is gold, to add regality and an imperial aura, and all designs point upwards to indicate that all beings are created by
Allah
Allah (; ar, الله, translit=Allāh, ) is the common Arabic word for God. In the English language, the word generally refers to God in Islam. The word is thought to be derived by contraction from '' al- ilāh'', which means "the god", an ...
.
''Tengkolok Diraja'' (Royal headdress)
According to Malay legend, the first
Sultan of Perak
The Sultan of Perak (سلطان ڤيراق) is one of the oldest hereditary seats among the Malay states.
When the Sultanate of Malacca empire fell to Portugal in 1511, Sultan Mahmud Syah I retreated to Kampar, Sumatra, and died there in ...
, Sultan Muzaffar Shah I Ibni Almarhum Sultan Mahmud Shah (1528–1549) set sail to
Perak
Perak () is a state of Malaysia on the west coast of the Malay Peninsula. Perak has land borders with the Malaysian states of Kedah to the north, Penang to the northwest, Kelantan and Pahang to the east, and Selangor to the south. Thailand's ...
to establish the
Perak Sultanate
The Sultan of Perak (سلطان ڤيراق) is one of the oldest hereditary seats among the Malay states.
When the Sultanate of Malacca empire fell to Portugal in 1511, Sultan Mahmud Syah I retreated to Kampar, Sumatra, and died there in ...
. Sultan Muzaffar was a descendant of the
Malacca Sultanate
The Malacca Sultanate ( ms, Kesultanan Melaka; Jawi script: ) was a Malay sultanate based in the modern-day state of Malacca, Malaysia. Conventional historical thesis marks as the founding year of the sultanate by King of Singapura, Parameswa ...
, and was exiled to
Johor
Johor (; ), also spelled as Johore, is a States and federal territories of Malaysia, state of Malaysia in the south of the Malay Peninsula. Johor has land borders with the Malaysian states of Pahang to the north and Malacca and Negeri Sembilan ...
by the Portuguese. He carried on his ship many of the regalia of Malacca, including the Royal Crown of Malacca.
During his journey, his ship entered shallow waters and was stuck. The only way to get the ship sailing again was by reducing the ship's load. One by one, the many items onboard were cast into sea, but the ship refused to budge. Finally, the only object left was the Royal Crown of Malacca, which was then offered to the waters. The sea was happy with this, for immediately after the ship miraculously set sail on its own to Perak.
The Sultan took this as a sign, and swore that he and his descendants would never wear a crown during their installation. This practice came to be followed by other Malay Rulers. Thence, the Malay headdress known as the ''
Tengkolok
''Tengkolok'', also known as ''Tanjak'', ''Destar'' (Minangkabau: ''Deta''; Kelantan-Pattani: Semutar) is a traditional Malay or Indonesian and male headgear. It is made from long songket cloth folded and tied in a particular style (''solek'' ...
'' came to be the replacement for a crown.
For centuries, the Malay Rulers have worn headdresses as part of their regalia. These are made of embroidered silk folded in different styles since the days of the Malay Sultanate. The style of folding is called ''solek'', and there are variations depending on the tradition of the royal family of a particular state. The colour of the headdress also varies from one state to another.
The royal headdress worn by the
Yang di-Pertuan Agong
The Yang di-Pertuan Agong (, Jawi: ), also known as the Supreme Head of the Federation, the Paramount Ruler or simply as the Agong, and unofficially as the King of Malaysia, is the constitutional monarch and head of state of Malaysia. The of ...
during his
installation
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is called the ''Tengkolok Diraja''. Made of black fabric embroidered with gold thread, it is folded in the style called ''Dendam Tak Sudah'' ("Persistent Vengeance") from the state of
Negeri Sembilan
Negeri Sembilan (, Negeri Sembilan Malay: ''Nogoghi Sombilan'', ''Nismilan'') is a state in Malaysia which lies on the western coast of Peninsular Malaysia. It borders Selangor on the north, Pahang in the east, and Malacca and Johor to the s ...
(which also
inspired the elective monarchical system itself). Affixed to the front of ''Tengkolok Diraja'' is a bejewelled ornament of a crescent moon and the 14-pointed star called the ''Bintang Persekutuan'' (
Federation Star
The Commonwealth Star (also known as the Federation Star, the Seven Point Star, or the Star of Federation) is a seven-pointed star symbolising the Federation of Australia which came into force on 1 January 1901.
Six points of the Star represen ...
). At the centre of the star is the
Coat of arms of Malaysia
The coat of arms of Malaysia ( ms, Jata Negara Malaysia) is a coat of arms comprising a shield or escutcheon, two tigers for supporters, a crescent and fourteen-pointed star for a crest and a motto. As the Malaysian coat of arms descended fro ...
.
''Muskat''
![Muskat](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/5/50/Muskat.jpg)
The royal attire of the Yang di-Pertuan Agong for the installation ceremony is the ''Muskat,''King's Royal Dress. The origin of the ''Muskat'' can be traced to the ancient kingdom of
Muscat
Muscat ( ar, مَسْقَط, ) is the capital and most populated city in Oman
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, in present-day
Oman
Oman ( ; ar, عُمَان ' ), officially the Sultanate of Oman ( ar, سلْطنةُ عُمان ), is an Arabian country located in southwestern Asia. It is situated on the southeastern coast of the Arabian Peninsula, and spans the mouth of t ...
. Originally, the Muskat was worn by government officials of
Kedah
Kedah (), also known by its honorific Darul Aman (Islam), Aman and historically as Queda, is a States and federal territories of Malaysia, state of Malaysia, located in the northwestern part of Peninsular Malaysia. The state covers a total area ...
.
The ''Muskat'' was first worn in 1960, at the installation of the third
Yang di-Pertuan Agong
The Yang di-Pertuan Agong (, Jawi: ), also known as the Supreme Head of the Federation, the Paramount Ruler or simply as the Agong, and unofficially as the King of Malaysia, is the constitutional monarch and head of state of Malaysia. The of ...
,
Almarhum Tuanku Syed Putra ibni Almarhum Syed Hassan Jamalullail. It was the introduced by
Tunku Abdul Rahman Putra Al-haj
Tunku Abdul Rahman Putra Al-Haj ibni Almarhum Sultan Abdul Hamid Halim Shah ( ms, تونكو عبد الرحمن ڤوترا الحاج ابن سلطان عبد الحميد حليم شاه, label= Jawi, script=arab, italic=unset; 8 Febru ...
, Malaysia's first
prime minister
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, who was a prince of the Kedah royal house.
The ''Muskat'' is made of black wool embroidered with gold thread, in the pattern of the
hibiscus
''Hibiscus'' is a genus of flowering plants in the mallow family, Malvaceae. The genus is quite large, comprising several hundred species that are native to warm temperate, subtropical and tropical regions throughout the world. Member species ...
, Malaysia's
national flower
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. The dress is worn with headdress and embroidered long trousers at ceremonies to mark the King's installation, birthday, official visits to the states, and during the opening of Parliament. Past ''Hari Merdeka'' celebrations saw various other appearances of this dress.
Royal buckle
![Pending_Diraja](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/b/b6/Pending_Diraja.png)
The ''Pending'' ''Diraja'' or Royal Buckle is made of pure gold and decorated with eleven rubies. The engraved centrepiece features the Malaysian arms. The belt is made of heavy ribbed silk, embroidered with floral motifs in gold thread.
Royal blades
The most revered item in the Malay royal regalia is the
keris
The kris, or ''keris'' in the Indonesian language, is an asymmetrical dagger with distinctive blade-patterning achieved through alternating laminations of iron and nickelous iron (''pamor''). Of Javanese origin, the kris is famous for its disti ...
. Two the ''Keris Pendek Diraja'' and ''Keris Panjang Diraja'' among the Royal Regalia worn by the Yang di-Pertuan Agong.
''Keris Pendek Diraja''
![Keris pendek diraja](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/c/c1/Keris_pendek_diraja.png)
''Keris Pendek Diraja'' or Royal Short Keris is the short keris made from the steel blades of older keris. It has an ivory hilt and gold-decorated sheath. The hilt is called ''Hulu Pekaka'' and shaped like the head of the legendary
Garuda
Garuda (Sanskrit: ; Pāli: ; Vedic Sanskrit: गरुळ Garuḷa) is a Hindu demigod and divine creature mentioned in the Hindu, Buddhist and Jain faiths. He is primarily depicted as the mount (''vahana'') of the Hindu god Vishnu. Garuda is a ...
bird. The
Federation Crest is embossed on the crosspiece of the sheath. It can only be carried or worn by the reigning
Yang di-Pertuan Agong
The Yang di-Pertuan Agong (, Jawi: ), also known as the Supreme Head of the Federation, the Paramount Ruler or simply as the Agong, and unofficially as the King of Malaysia, is the constitutional monarch and head of state of Malaysia. The of ...
.
''Keris Panjang Diraja''
![Keris_Panjang_Diraja](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/8/83/Keris_Panjang_Diraja.png)
The ''Keris Panjang Diraja'' is the most important symbol of authority during the installation ceremony. The ''Keris Panjang Diraja'' or Government Keris symbolises regal power and authority. Both its hilt and sheath are covered in gold. The crosspiece of the keris is engraved with the
Emblem of Malaysia
The coat of arms of Malaysia ( ms, Jata Negara Malaysia) is a coat of arms comprising a shield or escutcheon, two tigers for supporters, a crescent and fourteen-pointed star for a crest and a motto. As the Malaysian coat of arms descended fro ...
and that of the eleven states of Peninsular Malaysia.
The blade itself was forged from steel taken from eleven keris from each of the eleven states. The hilt of the keris is in the form of a horse's hoof with decorations resembling the ''jering'' (''
Archidendron pauciflorum
''Archidendron pauciflorum'', commonly known as djenkol, jengkol or jering is a species of flowering tree in the pea family, Fabaceae. It is native to Southeast Asia, where the seeds are a popular dish.Lim, T. K. "Archidendron jiringa." Edible M ...
'') fruit. This keris is worn by the Yang di-Pertuan Agong only on certain occasions, and is kissed as a form of reverence during his installation.
''Gendik Diraja'' (Royal tiara)
The ''Gendik Diraja'' or Royal Tiara is worn by the
Raja Permaisuri Agong
''Raja Permaisuri Agong'' ( Jawi: راج ڤرمايسوري اݢوڠ; full title: ''Kebawah Duli Yang Maha Mulia Seri Paduka Baginda Raja Permaisuri Agong''; سري ڤدوک بݢيندا راج ڤرمايسوري اݢوڠ, literally ''The Que ...
during royal ceremonies and on the day of her husband's installation.
![Geneik_Diraja](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/3/37/Geneik_Diraja.gif)
The ''Gendik'' is made of platinum and studded with diamonds. It is designed to come apart to form a locket and two brooches.
''Kalung Diraja'' (Royal Necklace)
![Kalung_diraja](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/d/d7/Kalung_diraja.jpg)
The ''Kalung Diraja'' or Royal Necklace is made of platinum and studded with diamonds. As with the Tiara, the ''Kalung'' can be separated into a pair of earrings, brooches, and ''kerabu'' (a traditional ornament for the ears).
Cogan (Sceptres)
Cogan Alam
![Cogan_alamm](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/5/56/Cogan_alamm.jpg)
The ''Cogan Alam'' ("Sceptre of the Universe") is part of the Royal Regalia. This silver
ceremonial mace
A ceremonial mace is a highly ornamented staff of metal or wood, carried before a sovereign or other high officials in civic ceremonies by a mace-bearer, intended to represent the official's authority. The mace, as used today, derives from the or ...
symbolises power and is 162.66 cm long. It consists of an orb mounted on a long shaft. The orb is topped by a crescent and an eleven-pointed gold star. Around the equator of the orb, the crests of the eleven Peninsular Malaysian states are embossed in gold. The orb is supported by four tigers while the shaft itself is decorated with six ''padi'' stalks in gold.
Cogan Agama
![Cogan_agamaa](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/e/ef/Cogan_agamaa.jpg)
The 155.04 cm long ''Cogan Agama'' ("Sceptre of Religion") is also made of silver. It consists of a large, conical-shaped head with a golden, five-pointed star mounted on a long shaft.
Quran
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ic
verses are embossed on the head and shaft.
Mace
![Cokmar](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/4/46/Cokmar.png)
The ''Cokmar'', or War Clubs, or Mace are another symbol of power and part of the panoply of authority of the Malaysian Government. The pair of Cokmar are made of silver. Each is 81.32 cm long and consists of a circular, fluted orb made of plain silver and mounted on a short shaft, also made of silver.
Other regalia
![Keris Panjang Sundang Pedang](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/a/a3/Keris_Panjang_Sundang_Pedang.webp)
Other components of the Royal Regalia are the ''Pedang Diraja'' (Royal Swords), ''Keris Panjang Diraja'' (Long Keris) and ''Sundang Diraja'' (Royal Sword-Keris). The ''Keris'', ''Pedang'' and ''Sundang'' are traditional Malay weapons that have become symbols of royalty. These have silver-gilt hilts and sheaths.
![Payung](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/e/eb/Payung.jpg)
The ''Payung Ubur-Ubur Kuning'' (Yellow Umbrellas) are 20 in number, and made of silver. Yellow symbolises royalty and is reserved for royal personages. The Royal Yellow Umbrellas are each tipped a finial of an eleven-pointed star and crescent.
![Tombak_berambu](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/9/91/Tombak_berambu.jpg)
The ''Tombak Berambu'' (Long Spears) are also 20 in number, and have blades with three, curved indentations. They are made from ancient spears given by the eleven states of Peninsular Malaysia.
''Nobat''
The ''Nobat'' or Royal Musical Ensemble is a form of traditional Malay music and is considered part of the Royal Regalia. The ''Nobat'' only plays on special occasions like the
Installation of the Yang di-Pertuan Agong, the investitures of the other Malay Rulers, and the Agong's birthday, and other royal ceremonies including weddings, births and funerals. The ensemble originated in the 15th century.
The term originates from the
Persian
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* People and things from Iran, historically called ''Persia'' in the English language
** Persians, the majority ethnic group in Iran, not to be conflated with the Iranic peoples
** Persian language, an Iranian language of the ...
word ''naubat'', which means nine types of instruments. Currently, only
Terengganu
Terengganu (; Terengganu Malay: ''Tranung'', Jawi: ), formerly spelled Trengganu or Tringganu, is a sultanate and constitutive state of federal Malaysia. The state is also known by its Arabic honorific, ''Dāru l- Īmān'' ("Abode of Faith"). ...
,
Kelantan
Kelantan (; Jawi: ; Kelantanese Malay: ''Klate'') is a state in Malaysia. The capital is Kota Bharu and royal seat is Kubang Kerian. The honorific name of the state is ''Darul Naim'' (Jawi: ; "The Blissful Abode").
Kelantan is located in the ...
,
Kedah
Kedah (), also known by its honorific Darul Aman (Islam), Aman and historically as Queda, is a States and federal territories of Malaysia, state of Malaysia, located in the northwestern part of Peninsular Malaysia. The state covers a total area ...
,
Perak
Perak () is a state of Malaysia on the west coast of the Malay Peninsula. Perak has land borders with the Malaysian states of Kedah to the north, Penang to the northwest, Kelantan and Pahang to the east, and Selangor to the south. Thailand's ...
and
Selangor
Selangor (; ), also known by its Arabic language, Arabic honorific Darul Ehsan, or "Abode of Sincerity", is one of the 13 Malaysian states. It is on the west coast of Peninsular Malaysia and is bordered by Perak to the north, Pahang to the east ...
maintain Nobat ensembles, with the instrumentation differing by state. The Kedah and Perak ensembles are the oldest in the federation, while those of Terengganu and Selangor use loaned sets (the former from the
Riau-Lingga Sultanate
Riau-Lingga Sultanate (Malay language, Malay/Indonesian language, Indonesian: کسلطانن رياوليڠݢ, ''Kesultanan Riau-Lingga''), also known as the Lingga-Riau Sultanate, Riau Sultanate or Lingga Sultanate was a Malay people, Malay ...
, last used there in 1910, and the latter a complete set from Perak given when the state's first ruler was enthroned). Kelantan's ensemble, reformed in 2016, is the youngest (existing since the early 20th century). It is termed ''Pasukan Gendang Besar Diraja'' only in that state, unlike the four others which are titled ''nobat''.
A typical arrangement has five instruments:
*''
Gendang
Kendang or Gendang ( jv, ꦏꦼꦤ꧀ꦝꦁ, translit=Kendhang, su, ᮊᮨᮔ᮪ᮓᮀ, translit=Kendang, ban, ᬓᬾᬦ᭄ᬤᬂ, translit=Kendang, Tausug/Bajau Maranao: ''Gandang'', Bugis: ''Gendrang'' and Makassar: ''Gandrang'' or ''Ganra ...
Negara'' ("state" kettledrum)
*''Gendang Ibu'' ("mother" drum, double-headed)
*''Gendang Anak'' ("child" drum, double-headed and slightly smaller than the ''Gendang Ibu'')
* ''
Serunai'' (oboes or
clarinet
The clarinet is a musical instrument in the woodwind family. The instrument has a nearly cylindrical bore and a flared bell, and uses a single reed to produce sound.
Clarinets comprise a family of instruments of differing sizes and pitches ...
s), one to two in number
*''
Nafiri
''Nafir'' (Arabic نَفير, DMG ''an-nafīr''), also ''nfīr'', plural ''anfār'', Turkish ''nefir'', is a slender shrill-sounding straight natural trumpet with a cylindrical tube and a conical metal bell, producing one or two notes. It was ...
'' (trumpet)
The ensembles of Perak and Selangor have the same instrumentation, while the Kedah ''Nobat'' includes a wooden rod covered with yellow cloth (''Mahaguru'') and a medium-sized, mounted gong. The Terengganu ensemble possesses a set of
clash cymbals
Clash cymbals (also called concert cymbals, orchestral cymbals, or crash cymbals) are cymbals played in matched pairs by holding one cymbal in each hand and striking the two together.
To differentiate this type of cymbal from a suspended cymbal, ...
. Kelantan's has an additional ''serunai'' plus two ''
rebab
The ''rebab'' ( ar, ربابة, ''rabāba'', variously spelled ''rebap'', ''rubob'', ''rebeb'', ''rababa'', ''rabeba'', ''robab'', ''rubab'', ''rebob'', etc) is the name of several related string instruments that independently spread via I ...
'' lutes, two large gongs, and two more ''Gendang Anak''.
![25nobat1](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/4/40/25nobat1.jpg)
During the installation of the Yang Di-Pertuan Agong, the ''Nobat'' orchestra will play the tune ''Raja Berangkat'' (The King Arrives / Departs) as he and his consort enters the ''Balairong Seri''. When the installation regalia are brought in, the ensemble will play the tune ''Menjunjung Duli''. The climax of the ceremony is when the Yang Di-Pertuan Agong reads the Installation Oath, after which the tune ''Raja Bertabal'' (The King is Installed) is heard. These three tunes have their own names in their home states. For example, in
Kedah
Kedah (), also known by its honorific Darul Aman (Islam), Aman and historically as Queda, is a States and federal territories of Malaysia, state of Malaysia, located in the northwestern part of Peninsular Malaysia. The state covers a total area ...
, they are known as: ''Belayar'' (Sailing), ''Palu''
The Drums are) Beatenand ''Perang'' (War) respectively - while in
Terengganu
Terengganu (; Terengganu Malay: ''Tranung'', Jawi: ), formerly spelled Trengganu or Tringganu, is a sultanate and constitutive state of federal Malaysia. The state is also known by its Arabic honorific, ''Dāru l- Īmān'' ("Abode of Faith"). ...
, the songs are played to the melody of ''Iskandar Shah'' (King Alexander), ''Palu-Palu Melayu''
The) Malay (drums are) Beatenand ''Ibrahim Khalil''
braham, friend (of God)
Each state with the ''nobat'' has their own repertoire of tunes. The Kedah ensemble has 19 surviving pieces, while Perak and Selangor share the same 16 songs, and 13 in the Terengganu ''nobat'' with a similar number in Kelantan's. The leader and conductor of a ''Nobat'' ensemble is responsible for the musicians under him, and for the care and maintenance of the instruments. The positions of the musicians are hereditary by custom; the Perak and Selangor musicians are hired from the same clan known as ''Orang Kalur''. Although the Kedah musicians are also known as ''Orang Kalur'', it is not currently known how, or whether or not they are related. One of the taboos in these 3 ensembles is that those who are not from the ''Orang Kalur'' clan are forbidden to play or even touch these instruments, for they are considered sacred. This is also attributed to the belief that the instruments are home to guardian spirits (''penunggu''). The ''nobat'' has a significant relationship to the Sultan's ''daulat'' (sovereignty, inner aura or spirit); the greater his ''daulat'', the grander and more haunting the sounds produced will be.
While the ensembles of Selangor, Terengganu, and Kelantan play only at official occasions, the Kedah ensemble plays every day before prayer hours and during holidays and celebrations. In Perak, the ''nobat'' is also sounded during days of Islamic significance: the last 3 afternoons before and final 6 nights of
Ramadhan
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, caption=From top, left to right: A crescent moon over Sarıçam, Turkey, marking the beginning of the Islamic month of Ramadan. Ramadan Quran reading in Bandar Torkaman, Iran. Co ...
, the eve of
Eid-ul-Fitr
Eid al-Fitr (; ar, عيد الفطر, Eid al-Fiṭr, Holiday of Breaking the Fast, ) is the earlier of the two official Islamic holidays, holidays celebrated within Islam (the other being Eid al-Adha). The religious holiday is celebrated by Musli ...
, 3 consecutive afternoons before
Eid-ul-Adha
Eid al-Adha () is the second and the larger of the two main holidays celebrated in Islam (the other being Eid al-Fitr). It honours the willingness of Ibrahim (Abraham) to sacrifice his son Ismail (Ishmael) as an act of obedience to Allah's comm ...
, and the mornings of those two days, including the arrival and departure of the
Sultan of Perak
The Sultan of Perak (سلطان ڤيراق) is one of the oldest hereditary seats among the Malay states.
When the Sultanate of Malacca empire fell to Portugal in 1511, Sultan Mahmud Syah I retreated to Kampar, Sumatra, and died there in ...
at the
Ubudiah Mosque
The Ubudiah Mosque ( ms, Masjid Ubudiah) is a small mosque located in the royal town of Kuala Kangsar, Perak, Malaysia.
History
The mosque is located beside the Royal Mausoleum on Jalan Istana at Bukit Chandan in Kuala Kangsar.
The mosque wa ...
to perform the congregational ''Eid'' prayers.
References
Special regalia for King’s installation The Star, 25 April 2007.
Special meaning for nobat ensemble The Star, 24 April 2007.
Literature
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External links
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