Guides
Clear guides to Hari Raya and Ramadan in Singapore — the dates, why they move, and what each celebration marks.
When Is Hari Raya in Singapore? Why the Date Keeps Moving
Hari Raya has no fixed date. It drifts about 11 days earlier each year, and Singapore fixes it by calculated crescent visibility (Imkan ar-Rukyah) through MUIS, not by naked-eye sighting. Here's the real Singapore date, a year-by-year table, and why your calendar app can be a day off.
Hari Raya Haji in Singapore: 2026 & 2027 Dates, Korban & Aidiladha
When Hari Raya Haji falls in Singapore — 27 May 2026 and 17 May 2027 — what Aidiladha marks, and the part that actually needs planning: the korban booking window, which opens and closes weeks before the day itself.
Ramadan in Singapore: When It Is and How the Month Works
When Ramadan falls in Singapore and the actual shape of the month: how the date is fixed, the daily fast, sahur and iftar, the bazaars, the last ten nights, and the obligations that come due before Hari Raya Puasa.
Laylatul Qadr: Which Nights to Look for It
The exact night of Laylatul Qadr isn't revealed — it's sought across the last ten nights of Ramadan, especially the odd ones. Here's what it marks, why it isn't a fixed date, which nights to watch, and how it's observed in Singapore.
Hari Raya Puasa vs Hari Raya Haji: What's the Difference?
Singapore has two Hari Rayas about two months apart. Aidilfitri ends the fasting month of Ramadan; Aidiladha marks the Haj pilgrimage and the sacrifice. Here's what each one is, how each is marked in Singapore, and how to greet people.
Zakat Fitrah in Singapore: How Much, When, and Where to Pay
Zakat Fitrah isn't a fixed amount — MUIS recalculates it every Ramadan from the price of rice, and it's due before the Aidilfitri prayer. Here's how it's set, the 2026 rates, the real deadline, and where to pay in Singapore.
Zakat Harta in Singapore: The Zakat Most People Forget
Zakat Fitrah is the small one everyone pays before Hari Raya. Zakat Harta — 2.5% on wealth held above the nisab for a lunar year — is the bigger obligation many overlook. Here's how it works in Singapore, and the detail people get wrong.
Fidyah in Singapore: The 2026 Rules Just Changed
Fidyah in Singapore changed in 2026 — the rate rose to S$4 a day and MUIS removed the compounded payment for delayed make-up fasts. Here's what fidyah is, who pays it, what's different now, and what happens if you can't afford it.
Qurban (Korban) in Singapore: How It Actually Works
You can't perform Qurban in your backyard in Singapore — most is done overseas with the meat flown in, or booked through the SalamSG mosque Korban portal. Here's how it works, the price range, when registration closes, and why you book weeks ahead.
Duit Raya: Who Gives, and How Much?
Duit raya — money in green packets at Hari Raya — has no fixed rule, which is exactly why 'how much do I give' is the question everyone has. Here's who gives to whom, the sensible ranges, the etiquette, and how it differs from CNY ang bao.