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May 27 moon sighting for Zulhijjah month, Aidiladha date

Observations will be carried out at 29 locations nationwide

9:59 AM MYT

 

KUALA LUMPUR – The sighting of the new moon of Zulhijjah to determine the date of Aidiladha will take place on May 27, according to the Keeper of the Rulers’ Seal. 

The official date will be announced that same night on radio and television, as Aidiladha, which falls on the 10th day of Zulhijjah, is expected to either be on June 7 or June 8.

In a statement, it was said that the Conference of Rulers had agreed that the Aidiladha date would be set using both the rukyah (moon sighting) and hisab (astronomical calculation) methods. 

Moon sightings will be carried out at 29 locations nationwide: 

Johor
Baitul Hilal, Bangunan Sultan Ismail, Pontian 

Melaka
Falak Al-Khawarizmi Complex, Kg Balik Batu, Tg Bidara 

Negri Sembilan
Baitul Hilal Complex, Telok Kemang 

Selangor
Bukit Melawati, Kuala Selangor
– Bukit Jugra, Banting
– Selangor Observatory, Sabak Bernam 

Perak
Pantai Pasir Panjang, Manjong
– Pulau Pinang
– Sheikh Tahir Falak Centre, Pantai Aceh 

Kedah
Kg Pulau Sayak, Kuala Muda
– Pemandangan Indah, Pulau Langkawi
– Menara Alor Setar, Alor Setar 

Terengganu
Bukit Besar, Kuala Terengganu
– Bukit Geliga, Kemaman
– Pulau Perhentian, Besut
– KUSZA Observatory, Setiu 

Kelantan
Bukit Peraksi, Pasir Puteh
– Bukit Kampung Tembeling, Kuala Krai
– Menara Bangunan SEDC, Kota Bharu 

Sarawak
Miri Falak Centre, Miri
– Teluk Bandung, Kuching
– Bintulu Falak Centre, Bintulu 

Sabah
Al-Biruni Observatory, Putatan 

Pahang
Bukit Tanjong Batu, Nenasi
– Gunung Brinchang, Cameron Highlands
– Menara Kuantan 188 

Federal Territories
Menara Universiti Malaysia Sabah, Labuan International Campus
– Menara Kuala Lumpur
– Putrajaya International Convention Centre
– Menara Pandang Masjid Al-Hussain, Kuala Perlis. – May 17, 2025

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