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Hari Raya Haji

Hari Raya Haji 2024, 2025 and 2026

Hari Raya Haji is celebrated by Muslims around the world to remember Ibrahim’s willingness to be obedient to Allah to sacrifice his own son Ishmael.

YearDateDayHoliday
202417 JunMonHari Raya Haji
20256 JunFriHari Raya Haji
202627 MayWedHari Raya Haji
Please scroll down to end of page for previous years' dates.

Hari Raya Haji is is also known as the Festival of Sacrifice and falls 70 days after the holy month of Ramadan, on the 10th day of the Islamic month of Dhul Hijja. It lasts for up to four days. The festival marks the end of the annual holy pilgrimage to Mecca and demonstrates each practicing Muslim’s submission to Allah.

In mosques, prayers are said and sermons read out, then there are sacrifices of cows, goats and sheep by those who are financially able to do so. The meat from the animals is packaged and delivered to the poorer Muslim families, the practice of which helps the devotees remember those who are less fortunate.

Later in the day, Muslims visit parents and families for a happy celebration and big meal. Bazaars and festivities are held around Singapore in places like Kampong Glam and Geylang Serai. The markets are highly decorated and there is a happy and celebratory atmosphere everywhere.

Hari Raya Haji is also known as the Greater Eid, Kurban Bayram, Eid al-Bakr and Bakrid. The ritual observance of the festival continues until sunset of the 12th day of Dhul Hijja and the sacrifices may take place until sunset on the 13th day of Dhul Hijja.

Previous Years

YearDateDayHoliday
202329 JunThuHari Raya Haji
202210 JulSunHari Raya Haji
11 JulMonHari Raya Haji Holiday