KUALA LUMPUR, April 9 — Muslims in Singapore, Indonesia, and Thailand will celebrate Hari Raya Aidilfitri tomorrow.
In Singapore, the announcement was made by Mufti Nazirudin Mohd Nasir in a video clip uploaded onto the Singaporean Islamic Religious Council (Muis) website today.
"According to calculations based on the criteria of ‘Imkanur Rukyah’ that have been agreed upon by the member countries of MABIMS (Ministers of Religion of Brunei Darussalam, Indonesia, Malaysia, and Singapore), the new moon of Syawal was above Singapore's horizon for 32 minutes after sunset.
"Therefore, I would like to declare that the first day of Syawal 1145H falls tomorrow, Wednesday, equivalent to April 10, 2024," he said.
In addition to wishing all Muslims in Singapore a happy Eid al-Fitr, Nazirudin also prayed that Allah SWT accepts all acts of worship throughout Ramadan and bestows blessings and success on this Aidilfitri.
In Jakarta, Indonesia's Minister of Religious Affairs Yaqut Cholil Qouma said the decision was reached with scholars, Islamic organisations, and astrologers at the “isbat” or Hari Raya Aidilfitri meeting at the ministry earlier tonight.
"Based on the position of the crescent count in the Indonesian region that has met the MABIMS criteria and the visible crescent report, it was agreed that the first day of Syawal 1445H falls on Wednesday, April 10.
"Hopefully, this decision will realise the togetherness of Muslims in Indonesia in carrying out worship, making consensus and being in society," he said during a press conference after the meeting.
Hari Raya Aidilfitri is the biggest celebration in the republic which has over 270 million people, with 87 per cent of the population being Muslim.
In Bangkok, the 19th Sheikhul Islam of Thailand Arun Boonchom announced in a Facebook Live broadcast that Muslims in Thailand will be celebrating Aidilfitri tomorrow after sighting of the moon after sunset today.
The Sheikhul Islam is Thailand’s top Islamic authority.
— Bernama
