Hilal sighting in Malaysia
Dates for 1 Ramadan, 1 Shawwal, and 1 Muharram are set via hilal sighting — JAKIM and state agencies announce the official decision.
Malaysia sets Hijri month starts through hilal sighting (rukyah). JAKIM coordinates official announcements for Ramadan, Eid al-Fitr, Maal Hijrah, and Eid al-Adha.
In brief:
- State religious offices conduct sighting after Maghrib on the appointed evening.
- The decision is announced — either the new month begins the next day or the current month completes 30 days.
- The e-Solat timetable is updated per the official ruling.
For imsak and breaking times, always follow your JAKIM zone — Hijri dates and prayer times serve different purposes.
Official references: islam.gov.my and e-solat.gov.my.
Frequently asked questions about Malaysian prayer times
- Why does Ramadan differ between countries?
- Each country confirms hilal by its own method and location — follow Malaysia's announcement if you are here.
- Can I fast before the announcement?
- Follow local practice and JAKIM's official decision — do not assume dates without confirmation.
- Where to check hilal results?
- JAKIM portal, official media, and your state religious department.
Educational summary — verify with JAKIM/i-Fiqh for authoritative rulings.
Prayer time data is sourced from the official JAKIM e-Solat portal. If anything differs, check e-solat.gov.my directly.