JAKARTA - Muslims in Malaysia will start fasting Ramadan on Thursday, February 19, announced the Keeper of the Great King's Mohor, Tan Sri Syed Danial Syed Ahmad.

Syed Danial, as reported by Malaymail, Wednesday, February 18, said the initial determination of fasting for all states in Malaysia was decided by the titah of the Yang di-Pertuan Agong Sultan Ibrahim, the King of Malaysia, after the rulers or the Council of Rulers gave their approval.

The announcement was broadcast live on Radio Televisyen Malaysia (RTM) on Tuesday, February 17.

In Malaysia, the process of rukyatul hilal Ramadan is carried out in 29 locations throughout the country, including the Baitul Hilal at the Sultan Ismail Building, Pontian, Johor; the Falak Al-Khawarizmi Complex in Kampung Balik Batu, Tanjung Bidara, Melaka; the Kuala Lumpur Tower; and the Putrajaya International Convention Centre.

Other locations include the Baitul Hilal Telok Kemang Complex in Port Dickson, Negeri Sembilan; Bukit Melawati in Kuala Selangor; Bukit Jugra in Banting, Kuala Langat; and the Selangor Observatory in Sabak Bernam.


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