Hari Raya literally means ‘celebration day’. An important celebrations for Muslims, the other being Hari Raya Puasa / Aidifitri. (already celebrated on Thursday, Oct. 8, 2013).
Hari Raya Haji (Eid-ul-Adha) also known as "pilgrimage festival", the "Festival/Feast of Sacrifice" or "Greater Eid". It marks the end of a Muslim's pilgrimage to the holy city of Mecca in Saudi Arabia. It commemorates Prophet Abraham / Ibrahim's willingness to sacrifice his son Ismail in an act of obedience to God, but instead was able to sacrifice a ram by God's command.
| Stock Exchange | Hari Raya Haji Holiday |
| Indonesia | Oct. 14 to 15, 2013 (Mon. to Tues.) |
| Malaysia | Oct. 15, 2013 (Tues.) |
| Philippines | Oct. 15, 2013 (Tues.) |
| Singapore | Oct. 15, 2013 (Tues.) |
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