Hari Raya Haji (Eid al-Adha) in Singapore is a public holiday that marks both the end of the Hajj pilgrimage and commemorates Prophet Ibrahim's act of faith. It is celebrated with prayers, korban rituals, charity, and family gatherings, emphasizing compassion and community.

When is Hari Raya Haji?

Hari Raya Haji marks the completion of the Hajj pilgrimage to Mecca, one of the Five Pillars of Islam. The festival falls on the 10th day of Dhu al-Hijjah, the last month of the Islamic lunar calendar.

The following is the list of Hari Raya Haji from 2020 to 2049.

The History of Hari Raya Haji?

Hari Raya Haji (Eid al-Adha) originates from the Quranic story of Prophet Ibrahim (Abraham), who was commanded by Allah to sacrifice his son as a test of faith. Allah spared his son and provided a ram instead, symbolizing obedience, sacrifice, and submission to God. The festival is closely linked to the Hajj pilgrimage in Mecca, which ends on the same day.

Islam spread to the Malay Archipelago through Arab, Indian, and Malay traders from the 13th century onwards. With the establishment of Malay-Muslim communities, including in Singapore, the traditions of Hari Raya Puasa (Eid al-Fitr) and Hari Raya Haji (Eid al-Adha) became important religious observances.

In early Singapore, Hari Raya Haji was celebrated in kampongs (villages), mosques, and community spaces, focusing on prayers, korban (sacrifice), and charity.

After independence, Singapore's government recognized the importance of Islamic festivals to the Malay-Muslim community.

Hari Raya Haji was gazetted as a public holiday, reflecting its significance in the religious and cultural life of Muslims in Singapore. The holiday is observed on the 10th day of Dhu al-Hijjah, the last month of the Islamic lunar calendar, so its date changes every year.