Eid Adha is a holiday for Muslims. Eid Adha is also called the Hajj because it coincides with the Hajj in Mecca. Generally, Eid Adha is characterized by the slaughter of sacrificial animals such as goats, sheep, and cows.

The slaughter of sacrificial animals signifies that we have discarded the vices of yesterday. Every Muslim certainly passes and celebrates the same thing. However, some areas will hold certain events or events to celebrate Eid Adha.

One way to celebrate Eid Adha is by visiting Kuantan in Malaysia. Kuantan is one of the cities and capital of Pahang in Malaysia. It is the 18th largest city on the East Coast of Peninsular Malaysia. Many local and foreign tourists spend the 2024 Hajj holiday visiting interesting places in Kuantan. But where can you go?

^{Source: Sultan Ahmad Shah Mosque from wikipedia.org}

To spend your Eid Adha 2024 in Malaysia, you can visit Kuantan City Mosque. Kuantan City Mosque's most famous is Sultan Ahmad Shah Mosque. The name of this mosque comes from the Sixth Treasurer, King of Pahang. For religious tourism, you must visit this mosque.

In addition to worship, this mosque also keeps the history of Islam in Malaysia, especially in Pahang. This mosque is also often used as a place to pray on holidays. Arabic and Ottoman also inspired the infrastructure and interior of this mosque. A pointed central dome flanked by four small domes makes this mosque look majestic.

In addition, there is also a hotel you can stay in – the location is not far from the mosque. It was the Grand Darul Makmur Kuantan Hotel. You can book a room at this 4-star hotel through Traveloka.

You can also celebrate Eid Adha 2024 in Malaysia by visiting Chempedak Beach. Chempedak Beach Bay is also known as Palm Beach. The location of this beach is about 5 km from Kuantan City Center.

This is a white sandy beach and casuarinas with pine trees lining the beach. There are several rocky headlands overlooking the South China Sea. Not far from the beach is the fishing village of Beserah which is about 5 km away.

There are souvenir shops, hawker stalls, food stalls, restaurants, and cafes along the beach. One of the most popular restaurants is Kopitiam (Hoi Yin), with its popular menu of laksa curry.

For nature and wildlife experiences during Eid Adha 2024 in Malaysia, you can enjoy Kuantan Night Safari. One of the most popular safaris in Kuantan is Bukit Gambang Safari Park. This is the biggest safari park in Malaysia that also provides a water park experience in the same place.

With 138 hectares of forest, there are tram walking and wild savannah zones that you can explore. This safari operates day and night until 9 pm and features various exhibits and shows. The entrance ticket price to the safari is RM 15 for children and RM 20 for adults.The safari is open every Friday, Saturday, Sunday, and Malaysia's Public and School Holidays.

The other exciting place in Kuantan is Taman Gelora Negeri Pahang. You can get a nature and wildlife experience in this Park. Gelora Park is a recreational park located not far from Cempedak Bay. Next to the park, there is Royal Pahang Golf Club which is also often visited by tourists and local members.

Not only playing and exercising, this park is often used as a place to rest and picnic with family. There is a relaxing lake and lotus pond in the park. In addition, there are sports facilities and gazebos that anyone can use.

Near the park, there is access to transportation, cafes, restaurants, and hotels. For where you stay, you can stay at Mega View Hotel, a 3-star hotel with a direct view of the park.

You can visit Sultan Ahmad Shah II International Airport for Religious tourism for your Eid Adha 2024 in Malaysia. This is one of the viral places in Kuantan. This is an airport that serves flights to and from Kuantan.

The location of this airport is about 15 km from Kuantan City Center. This airport has an outdoor car park, a taxi service, small stalls, and restaurants. Around the airport, there are also museums and Islamic places that you can visit.

For watersports experiences, you can come to Bukit Gambang Water Park. The water park is 45.8 hectares and is surrounded by lush secondary forests. You can play with water in the middle of the open nature in this place. This place has the longest, highest, most comprehensive, and largest water attractions.

The wave pool, the most extended family raft, canopy slides, and a 6-lane water racing arena are the most popular in this water park. In addition, this water park can be visited and observed by parents, teenagers, and toddlers. There is a unique arena for children and exceptional senior citizens that is safe and comfortable.

The operating hours of this water park are every day from 9 am to 6 pm. Entry tickets to the water park are RM 15 for children and RM 20 for adults and senior citizens. Not far from the water park, there are some hotels for you to stay. One of the best hotels you can choose is Cathayana Hotel Kuantan, located about 19 miles from Bukit Gambang Water Park.

We also recommend you come to Tanjung Sepat Beach. Tanjung Sepat is a coastal city about 90 km from Kuala Lumpur City Center. There is a fishing village that provides a variety of valuable experiences.

Sepat Beach, or Tanjung Sepat Beach, is a famous tourist attraction. In the vicinity, there are water sports facilities that you can use. You will also be guided and supervised by a professional if you are still a beginner at diving or surfing.

Around the beach are many choices of hotels and resorts with complete facilities. You can stay at Hotel Grand Continental Kuantan, a 3-star hotel located a 5-minute walk from the beach.

^{Source: Sultan Abu Bakar State Museum from pahangtourism.org.my}

You can visit the Sultan Abu Bakar State Museum for historical and cultural tourism. This will complement your Eid Adha 2024 in Malaysia. This museum has seven museum locations located in Pekan and Kuantan.

The museum, built in the late 1920s, was the official residence of the British Resident at the time. This museum was used as a place for Japanese military officers during the Japanese occupation. Then in 1976, the museum was changed and turned into a museum open to the public. In addition, many art and cultural exhibitions are often held in this museum.

The museum operates every Tuesday to Sunday from 9 am to 4.30 pm. Entry tickets to the museum are pretty varied, around RM 10 for adults, RM 12 for students, RM 40 for international tourists, and free for senior citizens and kids under 12.

Around the museum, there are many choices of hotels, one of which is Zenith Kuantan, a 5-star hotel located about 35 km from the Museum. You can book a room at this hotel here or through the Traveloka app.

Another watersports experience for you is coming to Sungai Lembing Tin Mine. Sungai Lembing is a small district in Kuantan. The location of this district is about 42 km northwest of Kuantan. One of the most popular tourist attractions is the Lembing Tin Mine River. It is a tourist spot with some of the world's longest and deepest tin mines.

You will get a fairly humid and congested experience from the tunnel in this place. A private tour guide is ready to accompany you to explore this Tin Mine. Ticket prices in this place are around RM 10 to RM 20. Around the tourist attractions, there are bus terminals and taxi stands.

Teluk Sengat Crocodile Farm is a crocodile breeding establishment established in 1950. It is the largest breeding ground in Malaysia. Approximately 1000 saltwater crocodiles range in age from baby to 155 years old.

You will learn a lot about the crocodile breeding process and how to care for crocodiles here. A professional will also accompany you when you feed the crocodile. The operating hours of this place are daily from 9 am to 6 pm.

You can do Those places and activities during Eid Adha 2024 in Malaysia. By inviting your family or partner, you can have fun anywhere and anytime while in Kuantan.

To make your vacation more accessible, you can book your tour tickets in advance online at Traveloka. You can also book hotels, trains, and flight tickets on the Traveloka application. Now, you can plan your vacation easily with Traveloka.

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