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With Ramadan falling on February 18 in 2026, Kuala Lumpur is set to come alive with the spirit of the holy month. From fasting and visiting bustling Ramadan bazaars to gathering with family and friends for iftar and preparing for the journey home for Hari Raya, there are plenty of meaningful ways to embrace the season. Whether you’re looking for family-friendly activities, delicious buka puasa spots, festive shopping or ways to introduce little ones to Ramadan traditions, Little Steps has rounded up some of the best ways to celebrate this special month in Kuala Lumpur.
Get the little ones involved in the kitchen throughout the whole fasting month, and let them help out in making a delicious traditional Ramadan meal. Cooking and baking as a family not only strengthens family bonds, it'll create beautiful memories that your kids will remember for many years to come. Bring out the cookbooks, and start making delicious Malay kuihs, Raya favorites like rendang, ketupat, lemang and more. Alternatively, check out websites like Resepi Che Nom run by Che Nom for authentic Malay dishes or Kuali and Rasa for recipes on Ramadan cookies and dishes.
Resepi Che Nom, click here
Kuali, click here
Rasa, click here
A highlight of every Ramadan season is exploring the lively bazaars filled with tempting local favourites, sweet treats and refreshing drinks. Across Kuala Lumpur, Ramadan bazaars are a great way to discover everything from traditional dishes to viral creations while supporting local vendors and small businesses. Prefer to enjoy your favourites from home? Many vendors and restaurants also offer online ordering and delivery via popular food delivery platforms, making it easy to plan a delicious iftar wherever you are.
Beepit, click here
FoodPanda, click here
GrabFood, click here
Pop Meals, click here
With all the time on your hands, the Internet is a treasure trove when it comes to ideas for Ramadan art and craft. Get the kids excited about making lots of fun Ramadan-themed crafts such as a paper cut-out mosque, money envelopes, Aidilfitri greeting cards, moon sighting binoculars, a moon and star mobile and more.
ArtsyCraftsyMom, click here
Lunar Learners, click here
Learn all about Islam through mobile apps that are fun, kid-friendly, and perfect for little ones. There are plenty of resources out there suitable for children, and with Ramadan just around the corner, it's a great time to get kids to understand their religion better. Check out apps like Miraj Stories, Muslim Kids TV, Lil Muslim and Kalma and Dua.
Islamic Kids Daily Duas & Prayers, download here
Miraj Stories, download here
Muslim Kids TV, download here
Kalma and Dua, download here
These days, distance is no longer a barrier to staying connected with loved ones. Whether family and friends are in another state or halfway across the world, a quick video call makes it easy to catch up, share Ramadan moments and stay part of each other’s celebrations. With apps like Zoom, WhatsApp and FaceTime, all you need is an internet connection to bring everyone a little closer during the festive season.
If you'd rather not head to the mall and fashion boutiques for your Raya shopping, fret not as online shopping is readily available. Although visiting family members and friends may be out of bounds this season, that shouldn't stop you from getting the whole family dressed up in brand new traditional attires. Choose from cute baju kurungs and baju kebayas for the little missus, and baju Melayus for the little lads. We like designs from Belle Babies Design and Pokoks for kids, or check out fashion platforms like Zalora or chic designs. For more ideas, check our guide to Shopping For Malay Traditional Wear In KL.
Alia B., click here
Belle Babies Design, click here
Jovian Mandagie, click here
NH By Nurita Harith, click here
Pokoks, click here
Poplook, click here
Rico Rinaldi, click here
Zalora, click here
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