🤝 Existing wife & prospective wife · #196

How can Hari Raya be celebrated fairly when the husband has two families?

Plan early and openly so that no family feels sidelined on a day that should bring joy. The husband should divide his time fairly, and the schedule should be discussed before Raya, not at the last minute. Accept that the arrangement may differ each year, and be accommodating for the sake of the children's peace. Avoid turning Raya into a display of who is given priority. Focus on bringing the sunnah and the children's joy to life in your own home, not on what happens in your co-wife's home. For binding questions about dividing the rota (turn of nights), consult the religious affairs office. See rotation.

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This answer is general reference, not a fatwa. For your situation, consult the religious affairs office, a Syarie lawyer or your state Syariah Court.

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