QuickCheck: Is a viral screenshot of Hari Raya dates legitimate?


HARI Raya Aidilfitri is an important date on the Muslim calendar and many have been eagerly awaiting it since the start of Ramadan on March 23.

Recently, an infographic has been making its rounds on social media that states the Islamic Development Department of Malaysia (Jakim) allegedly confirmed the date of the first day of the month of Syawal on the Islamic calendar, also known as Hari Raya Aidilfitri.

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