Hari Raya Haji (Aidiladha) in Singapore
Hari Raya Haji (Aidiladha) in Singapore 2027 falls on Monday, 17 May 2027, a gazetted public holiday.
What it marks
Aidiladha, the festival of sacrifice, marks the end of the Haj pilgrimage — about two months after Aidilfitri. Its date is confirmed by moon-sighting.
What's open and closed
A gazetted public holiday — offices and banks are closed. Mosques hold prayers and the korban (qurban).
How Hari Raya Haji is observed in Singapore
Hari Raya Haji (Aidiladha) coincides with the culmination of the Haj pilgrimage in Mecca. The day begins with congregational prayers at the mosque, and it is best known for the korban (qurban) — the ritual sacrifice of livestock such as sheep, goats or cattle, commemorating Prophet Ibrahim's willingness to sacrifice his son in obedience to God. The meat is divided into three parts: one for the family, one for relatives and friends, and one for the poor and needy. In Singapore the korban at mosques is coordinated by MUIS (the Islamic Religious Council of Singapore), and the meat is distributed to beneficiaries.
“Selamat Hari Raya Aidiladha”
- How do you greet someone on Hari Raya?
- Say “Selamat Hari Raya” (Happy Hari Raya), often followed by “Maaf Zahir dan Batin” — a request for forgiveness for any wrongs, seen and unseen.
- How long is Hari Raya celebrated?
- The public holiday is one day, but visiting and open houses continue through Syawal, the month that follows Ramadan in the Islamic calendar.