IRO

Inter-Religious Organisation, Singapore

Mission: The Inter-Religious Organisation, Singapore (IRO) is a non-governmental organisation founded by leaders of diverse faiths to work together for religious harmony in Singapore. The understanding between religious groups by developing friendships based on mutual trust and respect. Mission: The Inter-Religious Organisation, Singapore (IRO) is a non-governmental organisation founded by leaders of diverse faiths to work together for religious harmony in Singapore. The understanding between religious groups by developing friendships based on mutual trust and respect.

About Us

IRO Singapore was formed in 1949 by a handful of religious stalwarts, steadfast on achieving camaraderie amongst the religious communities and harmony across inter-faith. Religious harmony is unique in Singapore and forms the fundamental social ‘DNA’ ensuring a beautiful tapestry without any fear of persecution, condemnation or contempt of any single faith. In tandem with the government’s backing, IRO strives to ensure the peace continues to prevail through workshops, engagement and various activities and stands as hallmark to peace, regardless of race, ethnicity and religion.

CHINESE NEW YEAR 17 - 18 Feb 2026

Celebrated by all Chinese, commemorates the start of the new year in the lunisolar calendar. Beginning with the new moon between Jan 21 and Feb 20, it sets off with family reunions, ancestor worship, receiving red packets (ang pows) from the elders and feasting.

Founder's Message

“If it was ever necessary to create harmony among leaders and followers of different religions, it is more necessary and more urgent today when the world is living in fear of Third World War. With this very idea the Inter-Religious Organisation was founded”

His Eminence Maulana Abdul Aleem Siddiqui, Founder of IRO, 1949

Executive Committee

Sub - Committees

Peaceful is the one who is not concerned with having more or less……….

Kofi Annan

News Flash

Perspectives on Religious Harmony in Singapore

Origin and Evolution

This article is featured in the Founders’ Memorial’s +65 publication, Volume 4 — the flagship publication that aims to build thought leadership on Singapore’s independence and post-independence history and society. This issue explores multiculturalism, offering broader context on its origins and evolution in independent and post-independent Singapore (1950s–1970s). Limited copies are available at the Not Mere Spectators: The Makings of Multicultural Singapore exhibition. Download your online copy here.