Hari Raya Puasa (Eid al-Fitr)
Season or date: 1st of Shawwal (Islamic calendar)
Largest religious event celebrating Ramadan end, many gather at Home Island mosque with open house feasts
Festivals in Cocos Islands
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Festivals
Hari Raya Haji (Eid al-Adha)
Season or date: 10th of Dhul Hijjah (Islamic calendar)
Festival celebrating pilgrimage completion with livestock sacrifice and family gatherings
Territory Day
Season or date: April 6
Territory holiday commemorating 1955 Australian incorporation with ceremonies and outdoor barbecue on West Island
Cocos Lagoon Swim
Season or date: October
Long-distance swimming event crossing lagoon with locals and tourists swimming through crystal-blue waters
Australia Day Beach Picnic
Season or date: January 26
Barbecue and tug-of-war on West Island beach
Pulu Keeling National Park Open Day
Season or date: Irregular
Special day when normally restricted North Keeling Island is opened with environmental authority guided tours
Christmas Carnival
Season or date: December
Western residents host tree lighting ceremony and beach runs
Public holidays
- Australia Day
- ANZAC Day
- Territory Day
- Hari Raya Puasa
- Hari Raya Haji
- Christmas
- Boxing Day