Muslims in Malaysia to begin Ramadan fast on Tuesday, March 12

KUALA LUMPUR: Muslims in Malaysia will begin the Ramadan dawn-to-dusk fast on Tuesday (March 12), says the Keeper of the Rulers' Seal.

Tan Sri Syed Danial Syed Ahmad said the date was set by the order of His Majesty, Sultan Ibrahim, King of Malaysia after being consented to by the Rulers.

The announcement was broadcast live on Radio Televisyen Malaysia (RTM) on Sunday night (March 10).

The Office of the Keeper of Rulers’ Seal in a prior statement announced that the moon sighting for the start of Ramadan in Malaysia would be carried out on Sunday (March 10).

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It said that moon sightings would be held in 29 locations nationwide, including in Pontian Kecil, Johor and the Falak Al-Khawarizmi Complex in Kampung Balik Batu, Tanjung Bidara, Melaka.

Muslims in the country have spent the last three Ramadans under standard operating procedures (SOP) due to the Covid-19 pandemic, which will be relaxed as the country moves on to post-pandemic.