Minister Of Religion: The Beginning Of Ramadan 1445 Hijri Has Different Potential

Minister of Religion Yaqut Cholil Qoumas (ANTARA)

JAKARTA - Minister of Religion Yaqut Cholil Qoumas reminded Muslims to maintain solidarity and tolerance in facing the potential for initial differences in Ramadan 1445 Hijri/2024 AD.

"Keep maintaining the ukhuwah Islamiyah bond and tolerance in the face of possible differences in the initial determination of 1 Ramadan 1445 Hijri/2024 AD," Yaqut said in Jakarta, Wednesday, February 6.

The commemoration from the Minister of Religion is stated in Circular Number 1 of 2024 concerning Guidelines for the Implementation of Ramadan and Eid Al-Fitr in 1445 Hijri/2024 AD.

Previously, the Tarjih Council of Muhammadiyah Central Executives set the beginning of Ramadan on March 11, 2024. Several tarekat pilgrims will also start fasting on March 10, 2024.

Meanwhile, the Government will hold an early Ramadan 1445 H session on March 10, 2024. The trial will determine whether this year's Ramadan fast starts on March 11 or 12.

Complete content of the Circular of the Minister of Religion No. SE. 1 of 2024 emphasized the importance of maintaining ukhuwah Islamiyah and tolerance in responding to possible differences in the determination of 1 Ramadan 1445 Hijri/2024 AD.

Muslims are encouraged to carry out Ramadan worship and Eid al-Fitr in accordance with Islamic teachings and respect the value of tolerance. They are also asked to hold various activities in mosques, prayer rooms, and other places to spread religious messages and strengthen brotherhood among citizens.

Traveling takbir activities must comply with the rules set by the local government and security forces while maintaining order, respecting tolerance, and maintaining the ukhuwah Islamiyah bond.

Eid al-Fitr 1 Syawal 1445 Hijri/2024 AD can be performed in mosques, prayer rooms, and the field. Ramadan lectures and Eid al-Fitr sermons must be delivered with respect to the Islamic ukhuwah bond, prioritizing the value of tolerance, national unity, and not mixing political issues.

The Ministry of Religion also encourages Muslims to be more active in optimizing zakat, infaq, waqf, and alms during the month of Ramadan in order to improve the welfare of the people.

Minister of Religion Yaqut also emphasized that Muslims in promoting the spirit of Ramadan continue to comply with the Circular Letter of the Minister of Religion Number 05 of 2022 concerning Guidelines for the Use of Loudspeakers in Mosques and Mushala.

This circular stipulates that the volume of loudspeakers must be adjusted to needs, with a maximum limit of 100 dB (one hundred pieces).

Especially for Ramadan's syiar activities, the use of loudspeakers in the month of Ramadan, including in the implementation of tarawih prayers, Ramadan lectures / studies, and Al-Qu'ran tadarus, must use loudspeakers.

As for the Eid takbir in the mosque/mushala, you can use an external loudspeaker until 22.00 local time and then switch to an internal loudspeaker.