SHAH ALAM - The sighting of new moon to welcome the first day of Raya will be held on the evening of April 20, said Keeper of the Rulers Seal.
In a statement, it said the Council of Rulers have agreed to set the date of Hari Raya based on Rukyah and Hisab.
The announcement will be made through radio and television," it said in a statement.
It further said they are allowed to trace the new moon to welcome the month of Syawal at 29 locations nationwide.
The ares are Pontian Kecil, Johor; Falak Al-Khawarizmi Complex, Kampung Balik Batu, Tanjung Bidara, Malacca; Baitul Hilal Complex Telok Kemang, Port Dickson, Negeri Sembilan; Bukit Melawati, Kuala Selangor; Bukit Jugra, Banting, Kuala Langat; Selangor Observatory, Sabak Bernam, Selangor; Pasir Panjang Beach; Pengkalan Baru Subdistrict, Manjong District, Perak; and Falak Sheikh Tahir Centre, Aceh Beach, Penang.
Other locations are Kampung Pulau Sayak, Kuala Muda; Pemandangan Indah, Langkawi Island; Alor Setar Tower, Alor Setar, Kedah; Bukit Besar, Kuala Terengganu; Bukit Geliga, Kemaman; Perhentian Island, Besut; KUSZA Observatory, Mukim Merang, Setiu, Terengganu; Bukit Peraksi, Pasir Puteh; Bukit Kampong Tembeling, Mukim Manjur, Olak Jeram District, Kuala Krai and Menara Bangunan SEDC, Jalan Tengku Putra Semerak, Kota Bharu, Kelantan.
The list also includes Miri Astronomical Centre; Bandung Bay, Kuching; Tanjung Batu, Bintulu, Sarawak; Al-Biruni Observatory, Tanjung Dumpil, Putatan, Sabah; Bukit Tanjong Batu, Nenasi; Mount Berincang, Cameron Highlands; Pelindong Hill, Kuantan, Pahang; Floor 13, Universiti Malaysia Sabah Tower, Labuan International Campus; Kuala Lumpur Tower, Kuala Lumpur; Kuala Lumpur; and Al-Hussain Mosque View Tower, Kuala Perlis.