Eid 2026 Moon Sighting in Malaysia Final Update: Aidilfitri on March 21 as Crescent Not Sighted
Malaysia will officially celebrate Hari Raya Aidilfitri on Saturday, March 21, 2026, as the Syawal crescent was not sighted at any of the 29 observation points on Thursday evening. Consequently, Ramadan will last 30 days for the nation. This announcement by the Keeper of the Rulers' Seal means Malaysia will begin its festivities a day after Saudi Arabia.
Muslims in Malaysia will officially celebrate Hari Raya Aidilfitri on Saturday, March 21, 2026, after the Syawal crescent moon was not sighted at 29 designated locations across the country on Thursday evening. The Office of the Keeper of the Rulers' Seal confirmed that since the moon was not visible, Ramadan will complete a full 30 days on Friday. This decision was reached through both Rukyah (observation) and Hisab (calculation). Eid 2026 Moon Sighting in India Live News Updates.
Aidilfitri 2026 Date Confirmed in Malaysia
Tarikh Hari Raya Puasa bagi negeri-Negeri seluruh Malaysia telah ditetapkan pada hari Sabtu, 21 Mac 2026
Muslims in Malaysia will celebrate Aidilfitri on Saturday, March 21 - Keeper of the Rulers’ Seal #BernamaBiz #HariRaya2026 pic.twitter.com/HN4gOaEzT6
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