Muslims in Malaysia to celebrate Aidiladha on June 7
In an announcement broadcast on major television networks tonight, Mohd Aseral also declared that 1 Zulhijjah 1446H will fall on Thursday (May 29).
"To fulfil the order of His Majesty the King of Malaysia after being approved by Their Royal Highnesses, the Rulers, I, on behalf of the Keeper of the Rulers' Seal, hereby declare that 1 Zulhijjah 1446H is on 29 May 2025 AD.
"Therefore, Hari Raya Korban (10 Zulhijjah) for states throughout Malaysia is on Saturday, 7 June 2025 AD," he said.
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