Hari Raya Puasa or Eid al-Fitr this year falls on 22nd April 2023. This is a major holiday for the Islamic community because it marks the end of a month-long fasting from dawn until sunset during Ramadan. This is the time when people visit their families in what is known as balik kampung. In larger countries such as Malaysia and Indonesia, people would travel hundreds of miles back to their hometown. In Singapore, it’s a lot simpler, often requiring a bus or MRT ride back to their elders’ homes. By custom, people gather during this time and ask for forgiveness from parents and grandparents.
Gatherings usually involves eating plenty of goodies or kuih raya – whether those given as gifts or those laid out for visitors to sample. Traditional cookies include Kuih Semperit (Custard Butter Cookies), Kuih Bangkit (Tapioca Cookies) and Kuih Makmur (Peanut Cookies) although a lot of creative variations have popped up over the years.
Below you will find a list of some of the more unique hari raya cookies I have found along with traditional ones. This will be a growing list, with new items and shops listed as the season progresses.
Home’s Favourite
home’s favourite tiffin box (source: home’s favourite)
For more wallet-friendly options, you can purchase individual servings of Home’s Favourite’s well-presented goodies / cookies. The Fruits Set Tiffin (S$26.80) houses 3 types of cookies – Lychee, Durian and Cranberry Cookies in a delightful tingkat. The Black Gold Traditional Pineapple Tarts (S$32.80) is a visual feast for those looking for aesthetic touches. The floral-themed tin box is also pretty and makes for a thoughtful gift. Their Lychee Cookies (S$33.80) is another year-round bestseller.
Dates: Ongoing
Delivery: From S$4.99
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Hipster Bakes
crispy shrimp roll from hipster bakes (source: hipster bakes)
Muslim-owned Hipster Bakes started as a home-based one-product bakery – known for their moustache shaped sugar cookies. They have since moved to offering other products such as cookies to cakes, tarts, macarons and many more. In 2015, they opened their first retail outlet in Siglap Centre. Their Ondeh Ondeh Tart (S$22), Mango Peach Tart (S$17) and Pineapple Tarts (S$22) attract a steady following during Hari Raya.
Dates: Ongoing
Delivery: S$4.99 flat delivery fee
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Mums and Kids
mums and kids pastries (source: mums and kids)
Mums and Kids is offering its halal-certified cinnamon rolls for Hari Raya. There are 12 flavors to choose from including Gula Melaka Coconut, Royal Cheese, Apple Booster and more. Each rolls is priced at only S$3.50. Get 12 rolls for only S$34.
Dates: Ongoing
Delivery: S$1.49
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Irvins
irvins chips (source: irvins)
Snack on some addictive chips from Irvins this raya. Irvins’ Salted Egg Fish Skin and Potato Chips Bundle (S$36) includes 2 big bags of chips. A new product you have to try is Irvins’ new Truffle Zig Zag Potato Chips (from S$7) which are enhanced with black truffle and aromatic parsley. For gifting, you can also order Irvins’ limited edition gift box (SS$19.80) which comes with 2 boxes of Salmon Skin, 1 box of Salted Egg Fish Skin and 1 box of Hot Boom Salted Egg Fish Skin.
Dates: Ongoing
Delivery: Free delivery for orders of S$30 and above
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Mdm Ling Bakery
mdm ling cookies (source: mdm ling bakery)
Cookies are the mainstay of Mdm Ling Bakery and for Hari Raya 2023, they offer a number of cookies suitable as gifts or for personal enjoyment. Popular bundles include the Flourishing Fantasy (S$41.30) containing Himalayan Salt Almond Chocolate Cookies and Cranberry Pineapple Balls in a beautiful box or another Flourishing Fantasy Bundle (S$37) featuring Almond Cookies and Green Pea Cookies.
Dates: Ongoing
Delivery: S$4.99 flat fee
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Botak Bites
If you do not require any fancy packaging for your Hari Raya goodies, check out the relatively affordable Botak Bites with their wide variety of snacks. Popular items include their Tapioca Sticks (S$1.60), Wheel Cracker (S$1.60), Mixed Muruku (S$1.60), Crispy Prawn Cracker (S$1.60) and more.
Dates: Ongoing
Delivery: Free with minimum S$15
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Kopi Boy SG
kopi boy sg
Spruce up your festive gatherings with coffee and bakes from Kopi Boy SG. They have attracted a following recently for their wide variety of coffees and drinks including Red Velvet Latte (from S$5.50), Caramel Latte (from S$5.50), Roasted Hazelnut Latte (from S$5.50) and more. They also offer a range of pastries perfect for the festive season. Their Orange Madeleines (S$10) are a bestseller as are their Nutella Fold Cakes (S$12).
Dates: Ongoing
Delivery: Free with minimum order of S$35
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Once Upon a Pineapple SG
nutella tarts (source: once upon a pineapple sg)
Once Upon a Pineapple prides itself in its freshly baked goods that are manufactured only when orders are received. For Hari Raya 2022, they have developed a number of cheer packs specially for the season. Aside from their pineapple tarts, goodies include Homemade Snowflake Crisps (from S$15) with a selection of either almond, cashew or mixed nuts. A unique goodie that they offer is the Homemade Nutella Tarts (S$20) where the filling is 100% nutella.
Dates: Ongoing
Delivery: Free delivery from S$40
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Arva
arva chips (source: arva)
Instead of indulging in the usual potato chips, check out Arva’s range of delectable tempeh chips which possess half of the fats of the potato version and contain more fiber as well. Arva’s tempeh chips are baked rather than fried which allows for more of the natural flavors to be preserved. Popular flavors include Mala, Honey Butter and Himalayan Salt Basil. Prices start from S$4.90 for one. Bundles are also available.
Dates: Ongoing
Delivery: Free delivery with minimum order of S$30
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Mummy Bakes
source: mummybakes
Mummy Bakes is a 100% muslim-owned business selling homemade pastries and cookies. Their Nutella Tarts (from S$14) are quite popular due to their lower prices versus competitors. Other bestsellers include their Almond London Cookies (S$17) and Honey Cornflakes (S$20).
Dates: Ongoing
Delivery: From S$2.49
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