Planning Hari Raya activities for the office is a lovely way to mark the end of Ramadan and bring colleagues together in the spirit of openness and forgiveness that defines Aidilfitri. A thoughtful company celebration welcomes Muslim colleagues back after their fasting month and invites everyone to share in the warmth, food and festivity. This guide gathers inclusive, respectful ideas — from an office open house to decor, games, halal catering and photo moments — that help your whole team celebrate together.
Why plan Hari Raya activities at work
Hari Raya Aidilfitri, which follows the fasting month of Ramadan, is a time of gratitude, reconciliation and community. Marking it in the office recognises and honours colleagues who observe it, and gives the wider team a chance to learn, share and connect across cultures. In multicultural Singapore, a Hari Raya celebration sits naturally alongside other festive moments on the company calendar, reinforcing an inclusive workplace where every community feels seen. The tone should be warm and welcoming — an invitation for everyone to join, in the true spirit of the festival’s open house. For a broader menu of formats you can adapt, our corporate event ideas guide is a useful companion.
Host an office open house
The open house, or rumah terbuka, is the heart of Hari Raya, and it translates beautifully to the workplace. The idea is simple: set aside a time when colleagues gather, share food and exchange festive greetings of “Selamat Hari Raya” and “Maaf Zahir dan Batin”. To run one well:
- Pick a relaxed, drop-in format so people can come and go around their work.
- Encourage traditional dress — invite colleagues to wear baju kurung, baju Melayu or their own festive best, entirely optional.
- Set up a welcoming spread as the centrepiece, so sharing food anchors the gathering.
- Invite genuine mingling — the open house is about connection across teams, not a formal programme.
An open house is warm, low-pressure and easy to scale from a small team corner to a company-wide gathering in a function room.
Decor and creating the festive mood
A few well-chosen touches transform an ordinary office into a festive space. Traditional Hari Raya decor leans on warm tones and motifs like the ketupat (woven palm-leaf pouch), pelita-style lights, and geometric Islamic patterns. Cluster decorations at the entrance, the food area and a feature backdrop rather than spreading them thin. A styled photo corner gives colleagues somewhere to gather for group shots and adds to the celebratory feel. If you would rather not source and set it all up in-house, our event styling and decor service can create a cohesive, tasteful festive look so your team can simply enjoy the day.
Halal food and refreshments
Food is central to Hari Raya, and getting the catering right matters — both for authenticity and inclusivity. Always ensure the spread is halal-certified so Muslim colleagues can eat with confidence, and confirm this with your caterer. Festive favourites that delight everyone include rendang, lemang, ketupat, satay, kuih and traditional treats like pineapple tarts and kueh lapis. A live station or a roving cart adds a lovely touch to a larger gathering. Offering a generous, shared spread keeps with the giving spirit of the festival and gives colleagues a genuine taste of the celebration.
Games, activities and photo moments
Light activities help colleagues mingle and make the celebration memorable:
- Cultural trivia — a gentle quiz on Hari Raya traditions that educates as it entertains.
- Ketupat-weaving or craft corner — a hands-on activity that shares a piece of the tradition.
- Best festive dress — a light-hearted, optional prize to encourage colleagues to dress up.
- Storytelling — inviting colleagues to share what Hari Raya means to them, building understanding.
Capturing the day is part of the joy. A themed photo booth with festive props and a traditional backdrop gives colleagues keepsakes and fills your internal channels with warmth. For a larger celebration, a roaming setup captures candid moments across the room. Position the booth near the food and entrance where people naturally gather, and consider printing a festive greeting on the photos as a lasting memento.
Scaling from a team gathering to a company celebration
Match the format to your size and ambition. A small version might be a catered open-house lunch with festive decor in the office. A fuller celebration adds a dedicated venue, a hosted programme, activities and a photo booth — better suited to larger companies or client-inclusive events. If you would like a single team to plan, style, cater and run the whole thing so it feels effortless, our corporate events service can take it end to end, coordinating everything from halal catering to the photo moments.
Frequently asked questions
What are good Hari Raya activities for the office?
An office open house with a shared halal spread is the centrepiece, complemented by cultural trivia, a craft corner like ketupat weaving, an optional best-festive-dress moment, and a themed photo booth. Keep everything warm, inclusive and welcoming to all colleagues.
How do we make a Hari Raya celebration inclusive and respectful?
Frame it as an open invitation for everyone to share in the festivity, keep traditional dress optional, and ensure the food is halal-certified. Approach the traditions with genuine warmth and curiosity, and invite Muslim colleagues to share what the festival means to them.
Does the food need to be halal?
Yes — always ensure the catering is halal-certified so Muslim colleagues can eat with confidence, and confirm this directly with your caterer. Festive favourites like rendang, lemang, satay, ketupat and kuih are crowd-pleasers that keep with the spirit of the celebration.
How much does a corporate Hari Raya event cost?
It varies with headcount, catering, decor and activities, so request a quote for your plan. A simple office open house is very affordable, while a styled celebration with a venue, catering and a photo booth costs more. Book vendors early, as the festive period is in demand.
When should we start planning?
Begin planning several weeks ahead, as caterers and vendors get busy around the festive period. Confirming your date, catering and any venue or entertainment early gives you the best choice and a relaxed run-up to the celebration.
Celebrate Hari Raya together, beautifully
The warmest Hari Raya activities bring your whole team together in the spirit of openness and sharing — without you having to coordinate every detail. Functions.sg can style the space, arrange halal catering, set up the photo booth and run the day as one seamless celebration. Request a quote or WhatsApp us on +65 8090 9549, and we will help you host a gathering your team will remember. Selamat Hari Raya!