Mufti's office explains why Singapore Muslims celebrate Hari Raya on Tuesday, unlike others in the region

This year, Ramadan will last for 30 days for the Singapore Muslim community, which should continue to fast on Monday. - The Straits Times/ANN

SINGAPORE, May 2 (The Straits Times/ANN): Some Muslims in Singapore have been wondering why Hari Raya Puasa here falls on Tuesday (May 3) when neighbouring countries Malaysia, Indonesia and Brunei are celebrating the festival on Monday (May 2).

Singapore Mufti Nazirudin Mohd Nasir, the Republic's top Islamic leader, announced on Sunday (May 1) night that Muslims here will celebrate Hari Raya Puasa, also known as Hari Raya Aidilfitri, on Tuesday.