Do you have any idea where to go during Hari Raya holiday in Singapore? Let us help you decide your destination for this Hari Raya holiday!

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Ramadan is in sight, but let’s take one step ahead to Hari Raya Puasa or Hari Raya Aidilfitri. Whether you are a Muslim or not, the Hari Raya holiday must be one thing that you have been waiting for. Well, who doesn’t need a break from all the work you do daily? But, where to go during Hari Raya holiday in Singapore?

Yes, the question of “where to go during Hari Raya holiday” is still a bit confusing to answer due to the pandemic situation that is still happening around the world, including Singapore. Some of you might have planned to visit your family from outside the country, but you are still a bit worried by the spread of COVID 19. It is still not that easy to travel in or out the country, so you have to get an alternative to enjoy the Hari Raya holiday in Singapore.

Lucky for you, Singapore has some events and places that you can visit. If you are a Singapore citizen and you have your whole family and friends here, do not let this golden time slip on your hand. Get together with them and check out some of the events and places available during Ramadan and Hari Raya.

So, where to go during Hari Raya holiday? Well, worry no more. Here are some of the events, places, and activities that will get you entertained during the Hari Raya holiday.

Geylang Serai Bazaar during Ramadan is like a trademark of Ramadan and Hari Raya in Singapore. It is not only the solution for where to go during Hari Raya holiday, but also where to go during the Ramadan month.

This year’s Ramadan Bazaar in Geylang Serai will be the first bazaar after 2 years being off because of the COVID 19 pandemic. Last year, the Ramadan Bazaar in Geylang Serai was held online. So, it is very good news to hear that the Ramadan Bazaar in Geylang Serai will be held again this year, although it will be smaller than the previous events so it won’t invite too many crowds.

If you love to stroll around and hunt for local foods while breaking your fast, or you like shopping for decoration and even for clothes, then this bazaar is your answer on where to go during Hari Raya holiday. In fact, you can start visiting the bazaar one month before the Hari Raya because it will be held from 2nd of April to 2nd of May. So, the last time you can visit the bazaar is on the night of Hari Raya.

The event itself will be called Geylang Serai Hari Raya Shopping Experience 2022. There will also be an outdoor event in Kampong Gelam in April and it won’t be a big event too, to make sure that the crowd is still in a safe zone.

You can not skip this special event on your “where to go during Hari Raya Holiday” plan list, especially because this year’s Ramadan Bazaar is coming back from a hiatus. If you are from outside the country, or you plan to spend a staycation near the day of Hari Raya, you can choose a hotel that is close to the Ramadan Bazaar in Geylang Serai.

This is actually the number 1 of the list if you are a Muslim who celebrate Hari Raya Puasa. In the morning of Hari Raya, the Muslims will start their day with the special prayer of Hari Raya called the Eid Prayer or Aidilfitri Prayer. So, when being asked where to go during Hari Raya holiday? Of course, the answer would be the mosque!

Praise to God, Singapore has several big mosques for you to celebrate the Hari Raya prayer with your family and friends. If this is your first time having your Hari Raya in Singapore, you can do your Hari Raya prayer in big mosques like Sultan Mosque or Abdul Gafoor Mosque.

Due to the COVID 19 pandemic, you need to book your slot on the MUIS’ mosque booking portal first to do the Hari Raya prayer. To avoid making too much of a crowd, the prayer is divided into several sessions. Well, it seems like this system is best for now. It also applied for Isha and Taraweeh prayer during Ramadan. All you have to do is open the booking portal, choose the mosque you want to visit, and book your slot. You can book for any number of days.

Yes, hotels are not the answer for where to go during Hari Raya holiday only, but also for any other public holidays in Singapore. Being “trapped” because of the COVID 19 pandemic can not stop you from enjoying and celebrating your life. Having a staycation in Singapore during Hari Raya holiday is a great solution. In fact, we already have the tips for you that choose hotel staycation on where to go during Hari Raya holiday. Read those tips on this staycation plan during Hari Raya holiday in Singapore article.

Fortunately, even if we are trapped for the Hari Raya celebrations, Singapore offers so many great hotels for us to spend the staycation together with your family and friends. In Hari Raya Puasa, people celebrate by visiting each other, enjoying the homemade meals, which are usually the combination of rendang (made of beef with rich spices) and sayur lodeh, and forgiving each other. Now, you can move those celebrations by having a staycation together, forgiving each other and having fun in the hotel’s swimming pool after, and enjoying the food from the hotel’s chef.

If you already find where to go during Hari Raya holiday staycation, book the hotel as soon as possible. Remember, there are so many people that might want to do the staycation too. Your competition is tough, so don’t forget to book the hotel immediately (and don’t forget to book it online).

Some hotels may have a Ramadan program or maybe a Ramadan discount. Well, who doesn’t love discounts? If you are a discount lover, you can check frequently for the ongoing hotel promotion in Singapore on Traveloka apps. This is another reason why you should book your hotel online. Choose a hotel that suits your budget too. Since it is a high season holiday, there is a high possibility that the hotel’s rates increased. Make sure you’re not late on making your hotel booking for the Hari Raya holiday, so you can get the best room with the best price.

If you aim for a budget hotel, you can browse cheap hotels in Singapore listed on Traveloka. Don’t worry, there are so many great hotels in Singapore that will meet your needs and budget!

If the previous three are not for you, maybe you need to search for more inspiration on Traveloka Xperience. Surely, you will find a lot of interesting ideas on where to go during Hari Raya holiday from browsing the Traveloka Xperience page.

Have you tried the Traveloka Xperience before? In case you have not tried it at all, maybe it is the right time for you to get to know it more. In the Traveloka Xperience page, you can find attractions, tours, food and drink places in Singapore, sports, and it can even handle your travel essentials and transportations. To enhance your love for us, you can also check for the ongoing Xperience promos.

So, when you are still wondering where to go during Hari Raya holiday with your family or friends, you can grab your smartphone and browse for something fun on Traveloka Xperience. Surely, there will always be places that are available during Hari Raya, and you can easily check it on the Traveloka Xperience page. You can buy attractions tickets, book your spot in a restaurant or cafe, or you can consider choosing the local tours for the Hari Raya holiday.

Of course, you don’t need to wait for Hari Raya to come to book for your fun holiday with Traveloka Xperience. You can start browsing from now and pay for your ticket very easily. This way, you can check which attractions or places are available during the Hari Raya holiday as well.

Don’t forget to plan for your trip carefully and make sure that you buy the tickets or book the place for everyone’s coming! Also, check for the terms and conditions before you buy. Some of the tickets are non refundable and some have a free cancellation policy. If you are booking a place to eat, make sure you book the right time too.

So, inspired yet? We hope you already know where to go during Hari Raya holiday after you read those 4 ideas, so you can start preparing today and get the best Hari Raya holiday after 2 years being blocked by the COVID 19 pandemic. Last but not least, Selamat Hari Raya!