Live Streaming Link for the Ramadan 1447 H Isbat Session: Watch the Announcement of the Beginning of Fasting 2026 Here
JAKARTA - The Ministry of Religion (Kemenag) RI will hold an Isbat session to determine the beginning of Ramadan 1447 Hijriah tonight, Tuesday, February 17, 2026. This session is the official reference for Muslims in Indonesia to start fasting this year.
The trial will take place at the H.M. Rasjidi Auditorium, Jakarta, and will be directly led by Minister of Religion Nasaruddin Umar. For people who want to monitor the trial and announcement of the results directly, the Ministry of Religion provides digital broadcast access.
Live Streaming Link for the Isbat Ramadan 1447 H Session
The public can watch the series of hearings and press conferences announcing the early fasting of 2026 through the following official channels:
https://www.youtube.com/live/yr6VS6nAeNc?si=McPsn6-e-xPVqKLEhttps://www.youtube.com/live/DUonhRBET98?si=K4ELzspI4h98EXCx3 Important Stages of the Isbat Trial
Director General of Bimas Islam, Abu Rokhmad, explained that the determination of the beginning of Ramadan this year through three main series that integrate the Hisab (astronomical calculation) and Rukyat (field monitoring) methods:
Exposure of the Position of the Crescent Moon: The expert team presented astronomical data on the position of the young crescent moon as a scientific basis. Verification of Rukyatul Hilal: The Ministry of Religion sent experts to 37 potential monitoring points throughout Indonesia to conduct direct observations. Deliberation and Announcement: The results of monitoring from dozens of points were discussed with Islamic organizations and experts in astronomy to make a final decision.Legal Basis and New Rules
The implementation of the Isbat Session this year has a strong legal footing. In addition to referring to the MUI Fatwa Number 2 of 2004, the government also issued the Minister of Religion Regulation (PMA) Number 1 of 2026.
"This PMA will be a foothold and answer public questions about the basis for the Isbat Session," said Director of Islamic Religious Affairs, Arsad Hidayat.
Invitation to Wait for Official Announcement
Although some community organizations may have different calculation methods, the Director General of Islamic Bimas invites the public to be patient in waiting for the results of the deliberation tonight. The government's decision is expected to unite all Muslims in the archipelago in starting the holy month of Ramadan.