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Qurban (Korban) in Singapore: How It Actually Works
Qurban (the Arabic spelling; Korban is the Malay) is the ritual sacrifice of livestock during Hari Raya Haji (Aidiladha), commemorating the Prophet Ibrahim, with the meat shared among family and given to those in need. In a dense city-state, though, how you actually do it is not obvious, so here is the practical picture for Singapore.
When it's performed
Qurban is performed on the days of Nahr (slaughter) during Hari Raya Haji, with the slaughter beginning after the Aidiladha prayer on the morning of Hari Raya Haji. The gazetted Hari Raya Haji date each year is on the 2027 page; like all Islamic dates in Singapore it is fixed by MUIS's calculated crescent-visibility method, not naked-eye sighting (see when is Hari Raya).
In the Shafi'i school followed by most of Singapore's Muslim community, Qurban is regarded as Sunnah Mu'akkadah (a strongly encouraged practice) rather than obligatory. For the precise ruling and your own situation, refer to MUIS.
You don't do it yourself — here's how it works
Singapore has very limited local slaughtering, so in practice Qurban is arranged one of two ways:
- Overseas Qurban — the sacrifice is carried out abroad (the SalamSG programme uses Australia) and the processed, chilled, pre-packed meat is flown back to Singapore for you to collect, with successful participants typically receiving their meat within about two weeks after Hari Raya Haji.
- Through the mosques (SalamSG Korban) — MUIS runs a one-stop mosque programme through a network of over 50 mosques across the island (55 took part in 2026), offering overseas and, in recent years again, some local korban. Register and pay online at korban.ourmasjid.sg, or walk in at a participating mosque.
There are also private halal providers who handle booking, slaughter and delivery.
What it costs
Prices vary by animal, whether you take a whole animal or a share (a cow is typically divided into seven shares), and the country of slaughter. As a rough guide, recent listings have ranged from around S$150–350 for a share or a smaller animal up to S$900–1,000 for a whole cow, with local Qurban tending to cost more than overseas. Always confirm the current price and exactly what is included with the provider or on the portal.
Book early — registration closes weeks ahead
This is the one logistics rule that matters: Qurban registration closes well before Hari Raya Haji, subject to livestock availability on a first-come basis. In 2026, for example, registration closed in late May, weeks ahead of the holiday. Popular options sell out, so if you intend to perform Qurban, book early rather than in the final week.
Common questions
Can I perform Qurban at home in Singapore? No. Local slaughtering is very limited; almost all Qurban is arranged overseas through the mosques or private providers, with the meat shipped back.
Where do I book? Through the SalamSG mosque portal at korban.ourmasjid.sg, at a participating mosque, or via a private halal provider.
How much does it cost? Roughly S$150–350 for a share or smaller animal, up to about S$900–1,000 for a whole cow. Confirm current prices on the portal.
When does registration close? Weeks before Hari Raya Haji (in 2026, late May). Book early, as slots fill on a first-come basis.
Is Qurban obligatory? In the Shafi'i school most of Singapore follows, it is Sunnah Mu'akkadah (strongly encouraged), not obligatory. Refer to MUIS for the ruling.
This is a practical overview of how Qurban is arranged in Singapore, not a religious ruling on who should perform it or how. For that, refer to MUIS or your local mosque.