Mantai

For the type of dumpling, see Manti (food).

Mantai (Jawi: منتاي) is a tradition that is unique to the state of Negeri Sembilan, Malaysia. It refers to the activity of slaughtering cattle among the residents and distributing the meats among the community members.

Mantai is usually observed on the eves of Ramadan, Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha as an act of preparing enough food to celebrate the festivity of the month. The practice is also popular in several parts of neighbouring states like Beranang, Selangor and Alor Gajah, Malacca, which are culturally closer to the Minangkabau. Beranang residents in particular refer to it as mogang.

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