PUTRAJAYA, March 9 -- The date for sighting the crescent of Syawal has been set for the evening of March 19 at 29 locations nationwide.

The Office of the Keeper of the Rulers' Seal said the official announcement of Hari Raya Puasa will be made that evening via radio and television, national news agency Bernama reported today.

"In fulfilment of the decree of His Majesty the Yang di-Pertuan Agong, with the consent of the Conference of Rulers, the Keeper of the Rulers' Seal hereby declares that the crescent of Syawal will be sighted on the evening of Thursday, March 19, 2026, corresponding to 29 Ramadan 1447 Hijrah," the office said in a statement today.

The Conference of Rulers has agreed that the date of Hari Raya Puasa is to be determi...