KUALA LUMPUR, May 17 -- Muslims in Malaysia will celebrate Hari Raya Aidiladha on Wednesday, May 27, corresponding to 10 Zulhijjah 1447 Hijrah.

The announcement was made by Keeper of the Rulers' Seal assistant secretary Muhammad Affendi Jalaludin during a 'live' broadcast on national television tonight.

"In fulfilment of the command of His Majesty the Yang di-Pertuan Agong, and with the consent of the Rulers, I, on behalf of the Keeper of the Rulers' Seal of Malaysia, hereby declare that 1 Zulhijjah 1447 Hijrah falls on May 18.

"Accordingly, Hari Raya Aidiladha for all states throughout Malaysia is fixed on Wednesday, May 27, 2026," he said.

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