- Moon-Sighting History
- Locations for the Sighting of the New Moon in Malaysia
- List of Names of Reporting Officers
- Moon-Sighting Record
The Conference of Rulers during its 92nd meeting on 15 and 16 March 1972 agreed to determine the dates for the start of fasting, Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha for the whole of Malaysia. Prior to 1972, the determination of these dates fell under the jurisdiction of the individual states.
The sighting of the new moon to determine the start of fasting for the whole of Malaysia was carried out for the first time on 29 Shaaban 1392 corresponding to 7 October 1972 in Teluk Kemang, Port Dickson, Negeri Sembilan. Since then, the declaration for the start of fasting, Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha has been made by the Keeper of the Rulers' Seal via radio and television after receiving the assent of His Majesty the Yang di-Pertuan Agong and Their Royal Highnesses the rulers of the states.
The sighting of the new moon to determine the start of fasting for the whole of Malaysia was carried out for the first time on 29 Shaaban 1392 corresponding to 7 October 1972 in Teluk Kemang, Port Dickson, Negeri Sembilan. Since then, the declaration for the start of fasting, Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha has been made by the Keeper of the Rulers' Seal via radio and television after receiving the assent of His Majesty the Yang di-Pertuan Agong and Their Royal Highnesses the rulers of the states.
No. | List of Locations (Change of/Additional Locations) | State |
|---|---|---|
1 | Pontian Kecil
| Johor |
2 | Kompleks Falak Al-Khawarizmi, Kampung Balik Batu, Tanjung Bidara
| Melaka
|
3 | Kompleks Baitul Hilal Telok Kemang, Port Dickson
| Negeri Sembilan |
4 | Bukit Melawati, Kuala Selangor
| Selangor
|
5 | Bukit Jugra, Banting, Kuala Langat
| Selangor
|
6 | Balai Cerap Selangor, Sabak Bernam
| Selangor
|
7 | Pantai Pasir Panjang, Mukim Pengkalan Baru, Daerah Manjong
| Perak
|
8 | Pusat Falak Sheikh Tahir, Pantai Acheh
| Pulau Pinang
|
9 | Kampung Pulau Sayak, Kuala Muda
| Kedah |
10 | Pemandangan Indah, Pulau Langkawi
| Kedah
|
11 | Menara Alor Setar, Alor Setar
| Kedah
|
12 | Bukit Besar, Kuala Terengganu
| Terengganu
|
13 | Bukit Geliga, Kemaman
| Terengganu |
14 | Pulau Perhentian, Besut
| Terengganu |
15 | Balai Cerap KUSZA, Mukim Merang, Setiu
| Terengganu |
16 | Bukit Peraksi, Pasir Puteh
| Kelantan |
17 | Bukit Kampung Tembeling, Mukim Manjur, Daerah Olak Jeram, Kuala Krai
| Kelantan
|
18 | Menara Bangunan SEDC, Jalan Tengku Putra Semerak, Kota Bharu
| Kelantan
|
19 | Pusat Falak Miri
| Sarawak
|
20 | Teluk Bandung, Kuching
| Sarawak
|
21 | Tanjung Batu, Bintulu
| Sarawak
|
22 | Balai Cerap Al-Biruni, Tanjung Dumpil, Putatan
| Sabah
|
23 | Bukit Tanjung Batu, Nenasi
| Pahang
|
24 | Gunung Berincang, Cameron Highlands
| Pahang
|
25 | Bukit Pelindong, Kuantan
| Pahang
|
26 | Tingkat 13, Menara Universiti Malaysia Sabah, Kampus Antarabangsa Labuan
| Wilayah Persekutuan Labuan
|
27 | Menara Kuala Lumpur | Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur
|
28 | Pusat Konvensyen Antarabangsa Putrajaya
| Wilayah Persekutuan Putrajaya
|
29 | Menara Pandang Masjid Al-Hussain, Kuala Perlis
| Perlis
|
The list of names of officers who reported the receipt of the information is visible / invisible Syawal New Moon
| Nama Pegawai Yang Bertanggungjawab Menyampaikan Maklumat |
Alamat Tempat Melapor |
|---|---|
|
Balai Cerap Al-Biruni, Tanjung Dumpil, Putatan, Sabah |
|
Ad Hijri | Sighting Date | New Moon of Ramadan/Shawwal | Sighting Location | Sighting Outcome | Start of Fasting/Eid | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
7.10.1972 | 29 Syaaban 1392 | Ramadan | Teluk Kemang | Not sighted | 09.10.1972 | Calculation Sighting |
6.11.1972 | 29 Ramadan 1392 | Syawal | Teluk Kemang | Sighted | 07.11.1972 | Rukyah |
26.09.1973 | 29 Syaaban 1393 | Ramadan | Not sighted | 28.09.1973 | Calculation Sighting | |
26.10.1973 | 29 Ramadan 1393 | Syawal | Teluk Kemang | Sighted | 27.10.1973 | Rukyah |
16.09.1974 | 29 Syaaban 1394 | Ramadan | Teluk Kemang | Sighted | 17.09.1974 | Rukyah |
15.10.1974 | 29 Ramadan 1394 | Syawal | Not sighted | 17.10.1974 | Calculation Sighting |
