Backlight module and liquid crystal display utilizing same

An exemplary backlight module includes a plurality of linear lamps and a pair of first holders. Each linear lamp includes a main body and two electrodes extending respectively from two opposite ends of the main body. Each first holder includes a plurality of cage portions, and each cage portion includes at least two parts elastically holding the main body and the electrode at one of the ends of a corresponding one of the linear lamps, at least one of said at least two parts electrically connecting the electrode with the first holder. A liquid crystal display employing the backlight module is also provided.