Moon sighting to determine start of Ramadan on May 5

(STAND ALONE) Staff from the Sarawak Mufti's office observing the sky at Telok Banding, Santubong, for a sighting of the new moon ahead of the fasting month. - ZULAZHAR SHEBLEE / THE STAR

KUALA LUMPUR (Bernama): The date to look for the new moon to determine the beginning of fasting for Muslims in Malaysia has been fixed for Sunday (May 5).

According to a statement issued by the Office of the Keeper of the Rulers' Seal on Friday (April 26), the respective committees will look for the new moon for Ramadan in the evening at 29 locations.