Malaysia is one of the greatest Muslim countries. The Malaysian Muslims receive the month of Ramadan with great joy and unequalled happiness. They change their style of living during this honorable month. Reciting the Glorious Quran, remembering Allah and staying at mosques are their main concerns. On the few last days of Sha`baan, Muslims of Malaysia prepare themselves for receiving Ramadan. They prepare mosques for prayer and buy their necessities of food. On the 29th night of Sha`baan, the Ministry of Religious Affairs tries to sight the new moon. When the sighting is confirmed, the ministry declares it via mass media. Muslims exchange congratulations on the advent of Ramadan. On this great occasion, the local authorities sprinkle streets with water, prepare clean yards and public squares and hang electric lamps in the main streets.

As for the way of receiving Ramadan in the countryside, Muslims there celebrate the occasion through gathering at mosques and congratulating one another, and exchange Iftaar meals.

The rich and well-to-do traders normally make feasts for providing Iftaar at mosques and in the streets.

Truly, the Malaysian community is distinguished with special kinds of meals.

Mostly, all family members attend prayers in the mosque regularly. Schools for teaching the Quran are widespread all over the country. The government encourages these schools which intensify their courses during this month. They teach Fiqh (Islamic Jurisprudence), Tafseer (Interpretation of the meanings of the Quran), the Islamic Creed, the Arabic language besides the Glorious Quran. The Malaysians conclude the month of Ramadan with completing reciting the Honorable Quran in mosques, schools, TV, Radio, etc. Then, they make other celebrations for receiving the blessed `Eed Al-Fitr.