Malaysian Muslims to celebrate Hari Raya Aidiladha on June 7
In an announcement broadcast by Radio Televisyen Malaysia (RTM) on Tuesday (May 27) night, he also declared that 1 Zulhijjah 1446H will fall on Thursday (May 29).
'To fulfil the command of His Majesty the Yang di-Pertuan Agong, with the consent of Their Royal Highnesses the Rulers, I hereby declare on behalf of the Keeper of the Rulers' Seal that 1 Zulhijjah 1446H will be on May 29, 2025,' he said.
'As such, Hari Raya Korban will be observed throughout Malaysia on Saturday, June 7, 2025,' he added. — Bernama
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