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12/09/2009 - 12/09/2009Hari Raya Haji
Singapore,
Singapore
Marking the end of the Muslim pilgrimage to Mecca, Eid al-Adha or the 'Feast of Sacrifice' (known locally as Hari Raya Haji) is one of the most important feasts in the Islamic calendar. The three-day festival commemorates Ibrahim's (Abraham) willingness to obey God by sacrificing his son - although he was later allowed to sacrifice a ram in his son's place. In remembrance of this, a cow or ram is usually sacrificed as part of the religious celebrations with a portion of the meat being donated to the poor, sick or needy.
Themes:
Culture
, Religion
, History
Hours: All day.
Cost: Free.
Where: Muslim communities in Singapore
Geylang Serai is the cultural heart of the Malay/Muslim community
Singapore, Singapore
Getting there:
Underground (MRT): Paya Lebar is the closest station to Geylang Serai.
Contact Information:
Singapore Tourism Board
Tourism Court
1 Orchard Spring Lane
Singapore
247729
Singapore
Telephone: +65 6736 6622.
Website: www.visitsingapore.com
