In the spirit of spreading the joy of Ramadan and Aidilfitri, many shopping malls have put up their Raya-themed decorations to welcome the festive season. In Selangor, some malls go all-out with their Eid decorations featuring unique themes – which should receive the attention they deserve. Tourism Selangor has shortlisted 8 shopping malls in the state with beautiful Eid decorations for the public to appreciate the amount of efforts and ingenuity that went into bringing more joy and happiness to the locals.
1. Paradigm Mall
The gorgeous Sawah Padi is taking over their mall this Eid! Come over to experience a unique kampungambience and shop your Eid essentials. Show some love this Eid by donating your unused/unwanted fabrics (in good condition) by dropping them-off in the fabric donation bin located at Upper Atrium, Level UG. These fabrics will be transformed into lovely plush dolls by Komuniti Tukang Jahit and will be gifted to children by MAKNA. Monetary donations are also welcome to make this a success! Head to their Concierge Counter, Level G to know how to contribute.
Check out their Raya Vendors at UG! There is a great variety of products for you to select from the cakes, cookies, dates, hampers, kitchenware, baju raya and more! They have it all.
2. Sunway Pyramid
Let’s visit Sunway Pyramid R&R Area in conjunction with this festive season! Enjoy a cheerful atmosphere with various activities, exclusive gifts and exciting promotions at Sunway Pyramid ahead of Eid! Do you feel nostalgic and want to reminisce on the days of travel? Come shop at Sunway Pyramid with Lion’s R&R station located at LG2 Orange Concourse from 16 April to 30 May. Enjoy festive deals, shop for Eid essentials, break your fast at over 120 halal and pork-free outlets, redeem gifts and win a Proton X70!
3. 1 Utama Shopping Centre
Behold of 1 Utama Shopping Centre’s beautiful 35-feet tall Malaccan Traditional House, famously-known for highly ornate staircases called Tangga Melaka. For those unable to travel back home, they have thoughtfully-prepared a “balik kampung” homecoming experience just for you. Come visit them soon! Gaze upon the 12 designs of colourful ornate staircases with exquisitely accented tiles and patterned motifs replicated around 1 Utama Shopping Centre. So hunt for them and snap snap!
4. IOI City Mall
Aidilfitri is around the corner! This year they bring to you the “back to kampung” ambience to cure the feeling of longing for our loved ones in the hometown. Although they are far from the eyes, but they remain close in the heart. Do not miss the opportunity to experience the excitement of Aidilfitri Sepanjang Zaman with them at IOI City Mall!
5. Setia City Mall
Enchanting surprises await you at Setia City Mall! From 16 April to 30 May, visit their Centre Court and delve into a traditional kampung-style Batik Village filled with colourful motives from banana leaves to even friendly chirpring friends. Do not miss out on festive shopping here, and what’s best, there is an interactive batik colouring wall!
6. Main Place Mall, USJ
This Eid, the mall invites your loved ones and you to visit its Manny’s garden! Be enchanted by the blooming flowers and if you are observant enough, you might even find some of Manny’s friends hiding inside the garden. Let’s celebrate this Enchanted Eid together and do not forget to follow the SOPs while you shop at Main Place Mall!
7. Da Men Mall, USJ
Da Men USJ with their Muhibbah Mesra Raya theme aims to bring all Malaysians together and inspire togetherness with their magnificent decorations, delicious food and exciting activities during this festive season.
8. IOI Mall Puchong
The IOI Mall Puchong makes the Ramadan month and celebration more nostalgic this year with rumah kampung lit with colourful lighting and hems and roosters in the compound. Let’s reminise the excitement we always have during the journey of balik kampung. Though this year we may not able to celebrate like how we used to, do not miss out in capturing the memorable moments at the mall’s North Court today!
While you visiting these malls with your family, please also be reminded that new-norm practices based on the SOPs should be followed at all times. Tourists in Selangor should register through the mobile application “SElangkah:Langkah Masuk Dengan Selamat”, maintain social distancing, apply hand sanitizers on a regular basis and wear face masks at all times.
For more information, visit Tourism Selangor’s official website at www.selangor.travel.
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