The Malaysian government has introduced that the sighting of the brand new moon of Zulhijjah, which is able to decide the date for Aidiladha, is set to happen on June 18. Fill in the blanks shall be announced over radio and television on the identical night time, following the sighting. The Conference of Rulers has agreed to set the date for Aidiladha based on the ‘rukyah’ (sighting of the new moon) and ‘hisab’ (mathematical and astronomical calculation) methods.
The sighting shall be conducted at 20 locations across the nation, including Pontian Kecil in Johor, Falak Al-Khawarizmi Complex Kampung Balik Batu in Tanjung Bidara, Melaka, Baitul Hilal Complex in Telok Kemang, Port Dickson, Negeri Sembilan, and Bukit Melawati in Kuala Selangor. Other areas include Bukit Jugra in Banting, Kuala Langat and Sabak Bernam Observatory in Selangor, Pantai Pasir Panjang in Mukim Pengkalan Baru, Manjong, Perak, and Falak Sheikh Tahir centre in Pantai Aceh, Penang.
Additionally, the sighting will happen at Kampung Pulau Sayak in Kuala Muda, Pemandangan Indah in Pulau Langkawi, and Alor Setar Tower in Kedah. In Terengganu, the areas embrace Bukit Besar in Kuala Terengganu, Bukit Geliga in Kemaman, Pulau Perhentian in Besut, and KUSZA observatory in Mukim Merang, Setiu. The sighting will also be carried out at Bukit Peraksi in Pasir Puteh, Bukit Kampung Tembeling in Mukim Manjur, Olak Jeram District in Kuala Krai, and SEDC Tower in Kota Baharu, Kelantan..