Sunday, June 23, 2013

Historical sights in Kedah



Some of the many historical Sights in Kedah

Balai Besar

Balai Besar is an impressive wooden pavilion, built in 1898, which embodies certain aspects of Thai architecture. This 'great hall' is used frequently for royal and state functions.

Balai Besar, Alor Setar, Kedah

Bujang Valley (Lembah Bujang)     

History enthusiasts and archaeologists should make a trip to the Bujang Valley located at the foothills of Kedah Peak.  This archaeological area was the site of an ancient Hindu-Buddhist kingdom that ruled the region from the 4th century AD. Archaeologists have unearthed over 50 Hindu temples or ‘chandis’.

Kedah Royal Museum
The Kedah Royal Museum (Muzium Di Raja) located in Alor Setar has a mixed of Thai and local architectural design. The original wooden building of the museum was a palace built during the 18th century. In 1983 the palace was converted to the Kedah Royal Museum.  The museum houses many interesting collection of objects and artifacts of Kedah's royal and cultural heritage.


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Wednesday, March 20, 2013

2013 Islamic Holidays

Masjid Zahir, Alor Setar















Islamic Calendar
1434H-1435H (2013)
1 Rabiulawal 1434 
13 January 2013 Sunday
1 Rabiulakhir 1434 
12 February 2013 Tuesday
1 Jamadilawal 1434 
13 March 2013 Wednesday
1 Jamadilakhir 1434 
12 April 2013 Friday
1 Rejab 1434 
11 May 2013 Saturday
1 Syaaban 1434 
10 June 2013 Monday
1 Ramadhan 1434
10 July 2013 Wednesday
1 Syawal 1434 
8 August 2013 Thursday
1 Zulkaedah 1434 
7 September 2013 Saturday
1 Zulhijjah 1434 
6 October 2013 Sunday
1 Muharram 1435
5 November 2013 Tuesday
I Safar 1435 
4 December 2013 Wednesday


Islamic Events 1434H-1435H
2013 Calendar
Prophet Muhammad’s Birthday
 12 Rabiulawal 1434 
24-Jan-13
Night of Israk Mikraj
26 Rejab 1434 
5-Jun-13
Night of Nisfu Syaaban
14 Syaaban 1434 
23-Jun-13
Beginning of Fasting (1434H)
1 Ramadan 1434 
10-Jul-13
Night of Nuzul Al-Quran
16 Ramadan 1434 
25-Jul-13
Hari Raya Aidilfitri
1 Syawal 1434 
8-Aug-13
Hari Raya Aidiladha
10 Zulhijjah 1434 
15-Oct-13
Islamic New Year (1435H)
1 Muharam 1435 
5-Nov-13

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