Hari Raya Haji

“Hari Raya Aidiladha”

Hari Raya Haji
 Apart from Aidilfitri, the festival most
grandly celebrated by Muslims the world
over is Aidiladha. In Singapore and
Malaysia, it is more commonly known as
Hari Raya Korban or Hari Raya Haji and a
public holiday is observed.
Muslim Months
 Muharram – 1st month  Rejab – 6th month
 1st Muharram-New Year  Syaaban
 Safar  Ramadhan
 Rabiulawal  Syawal
 Rabiulakhir  Zulkaedah
 Jamadilawal  Zulhijjah
 Jamadilakhir
Hari Raya Haji
 It is celebrated about two months after Aidilfitri, on
the 10th day of Zulhijah, the 12th month of the
Muslim calendar.

 It marks the end of the haj pilgrimage period (about

two weeks); hence the name Hari Raya Haji (festival
of the pilgrimage).
Pilgrimage to Mecca
 Every year millions of Muslims make the journey to
the Holy Land of Mecca in Saudi Arabia to perform
the haj, a requirement in Islam as it makes up one of
the five tenets of the religion.
Pilgrimage to Mecca
 As long as they have the means to do so, and are
able health-wise, Muslims must perform the haj at
least once in life. Upon completion of the haj, the
men earn the title of "haji" and the women, "hajjah".
History of Hari Raya Haji
 Aidiladha also commemorates the sacrifices made by
the prophet Abraham (hence the word "korban"
which means sacrifice), who demonstrated immense
faith when he was put to the test by God. The
prophet was commanded to offer his only son
Ishmael up for sacrifice, and though it grieved him
greatly, he made ready to perform the task.
History of Hari Raya Haji
 However, as he was about to strike his son,
God stopped him and revealed that it was a
trial. Ishmael's life was spared, and a ram
sacrificed in his place.
History of Hari Raya Haji
 As such, during Aidiladha, the sacrifice of animals
such as lambs, goats, cows, bulls and camels is
performed. The animals are slain in accordance with
the proper religious rites; the meat is then
distributed.
Korban
 One third of the meat is given to the individual who
willingly supplied the animal, while the rest is given
to the poor and deserving friends and relatives. It is
to be noted that this is not a compulsory religious
duty, but an obligation for those who are able to
afford it.
Korban
 The observance of the korban is carried out after the
congregational prayers, held early in the morning of
Aidiladha. It is not unusual for the slaying to take
place within the mosque compound.
Korban
Cooking at the mosque
Celebrations at Home
 The womenfolk prepares dishes for the guests.
Celebrations at Home
 The rest of the day is either spent visiting friends
and relatives, or entertaining guests at home, as is
customary in this multicultural country.
Significance & Reflections
 Though the celebration of Aidiladha is relatively
solemn compared to Aidilfitri, by no means is it less
important, for it is a day when Muslims reaffirm
their faith in God, giving thanks for the many
blessings that He has bequeathed to them
The End…

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