A recent TikTok post by user @azainudin21 has gone viral, sparking discussions online after an Indonesian worker living in Malaysia, known as Zain, shared his surprise over the way Malaysians celebrate Aidilfitri.

In the video, Zain expressed his confusion over why open houses in Malaysia continue for more than a week and are even held beyond the month of Syawal, with some taking place in the following Islamic month, Zulkaedah.

@azainudin21 Jemput saya datang open house pls #expat #indonesia #malaysia original sound - Teatro alla Scala

He questioned why Muslims in Malaysia didn't complete all their open house gatherings within the first week of Aidilfitri, as is typically done in other countries.

"Is there a specific reason? Is it a normalized culture or something that must be done?" he asked in the video.

His observations quickly caught the attention of Malaysian netizens, who filled the comment section with explanations. Many agreed that Malaysians genuinely love gathering with family, friends, and colleagues, which leads to open houses being held over extended periods, sometimes even weeks after the official Aidilfitri celebration.

Some commenters added that the reason open houses are spread out is due to the large number of guests the hosts want to invite. To ensure everyone gets a chance to celebrate, invitations are often divided across multiple dates.

The post highlights a uniquely Malaysian aspect of festive celebration, one that values togetherness, community, and the joy of reconnecting, regardless of the date.