MUIS rolls out three prayer sessions and 44 supplementary sites to accommodate congregants on May 27.

Muslims in Singapore will have access to about 240,000 prayer spaces across up to three Hari Raya Haji prayer sessions on May 27, with additional sites set aside to better serve elderly congregants, women and those with mobility needs.

Three Sessions, 240,000 Spaces Across Singapore
The Islamic Religious Council of Singapore (MUIS) announced on May 20 that about 240,000 prayer spaces will be available across up to three Hari Raya Haji prayer sessions on May 27, including spaces for female congregants. Most mosques will operate without advance booking. The only exception is Session 1 at Masjid Darul Ghufran in Tampines, Singapore’s largest mosque, where demand is expected to be highest.

Booking Only For Darul Ghufran’s First Session
Congregants who wish to attend the first session at Masjid Darul Ghufran must reserve a slot via book.masjids.sg from May 22 at 10am. MUIS encouraged worshippers to consider the second session there for a more comfortable experience, noting that the second and third sessions are generally less crowded. These later sessions may be more suitable for families with young children, elderly worshippers and those who need easier access to mosque facilities.

Extra 20,300 Spaces At 44 Supplementary Venues
To expand capacity and improve accessibility, MUIS is making an additional 20,300 prayer spaces available at up to 44 supplementary venues, an increase of nearly 10 per cent from 2025. These locations are intended to serve elderly congregants and those with mobility issues by offering prayer spaces closer to their homes, reducing the need for long travel or navigating crowded main mosques.

Finding Prayer Venues And Muslimah Spaces
For up-to-date details on Hari Raya Haji prayer arrangements, including specific Muslimah spaces and the languages of the khutbah, MUIS directed worshippers to go.gov.sg/rayaprayer and go.gov.sg/rayaprayersupp. Muslims can also use maps.gov.sg/raya-prayer to locate convenient prayer venues across the island. MUIS reminded the community to be socially responsible, show kindness to mosque staff and volunteers, and for drivers to car-pool and park considerately to minimise inconvenience to nearby residents.

Context: Haj Pilgrims And The Significance Of The Day
Hari Raya Haji, or Eid al-Adha, falls on the 10th day of Zulhijjah, the final month of the Islamic calendar, and commemorates the Prophet Ibrahim’s devotion and sacrifice. The day coincides with the haj pilgrimage in Mecca, Islam’s fifth pillar. Earlier on May 14, MUIS said that 900 Muslim pilgrims from Singapore had departed for the annual haj in Saudi Arabia, which culminates in the celebration of Hari Raya Haji.

With expanded prayer capacity, targeted supplementary venues and clear guidance for worshippers, MUIS is aiming to make Hari Raya Haji prayers on May 27 accessible, orderly and inclusive. For Indonesians and Singaporeans, the arrangements reflect how dense urban Muslim communities can manage large religious gatherings while respecting neighbours, supporting vulnerable groups and maintaining a smooth worship experience.

Sources: Straits Times (2026) , Asia One (2026)

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