KUALA LUMPUR – Muslims in Malaysia will begin their fasting on Thursday, February 19, as announced by the Keeper of the Rulers’ Seal, Tan Sri Syed Danial Syed Ahmad.
Syed Danial confirmed that the fasting start date for all states in Malaysia was determined by the directive of His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim, the King of Malaysia, following approval from the Rulers, Bernama reported.
The announcement was made live on Radio Televisyen Malaysia (RTM) this evening.
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