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November 10, 2009 00:14 AM
Date For Sighting New Moon On Nov 17
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 10 (Bernama) -- The date for the sighting of the new moon for the Muslim month of Zulhijjah is on Tuesday, Nov 17 which is the 29th day of the Muslim month of Zulkaedah, 1430 Hijrah, according to the Keeper of the Rulers' Seal on Tuesday.
This was stated by Yang di-Pertuan Agong Tuanku Mizan Zainal Abidin following the consent of the Rulers, according to a statement from the Keeper of the Rulers' Seal here.
The Keeper of the Rulers' seal will announce the date for Aidiladha over radio and television on the same evening.
The sites for sighting of the new moon for Zulhijjah are :
1. Pontian Kecil, Johor.
2. Kompleks Falak Al-Khawarizmi, Kampung Balik Batu, Tanjung Bidara, Melaka.
3. Telok Kemang, Port Dickson, Negeri Sembilan.
4. Bukit Melawati, Kuala Selangor, Selangor.
5. Pulau Angsa, Kuala Selangor district, Selangor.
6. Bukit Jugra, Banting, Kuala Langat, Selangor.
7. Pantai Pasir Panjang, Mukim Pengkalan Baru, Manjong district, Perak.
8. Pantai Aceh, Penang.
9. Kampung Pulau Sayak, Kuala Muda, Kedah.
10. Pemandangan Indah, Pulau Langkawi, Kedah.
11. Alor Setar Tower, Alor Setar, Kedah.
12. Bukit Besar, Kuala Terengganu, Terengganu.
13. Bukit Kemuning, Kemaman, Terengganu.
14. Pulau Perhentian, Besut, Terengganu.
15. Balai Cerap KUSZA, Mukim Merang, Setiu, Terengganu.
16. Bukit Peraksi, Pasir Puteh, Kelantan.
17. Bukit Kampung Tembeling, Mukim Manjur, daerah Olak Jeram, Kuala Krai, Kelantan.
18. Menara Bangunan SEDC, Jalan Tengku Putra Semerak, Kota Baharu, Kelantan.
19. Tanjong Lubang, Miri, Sarawak.
20. Teluk Bandung, Kuching, Sarawak.
21. Tanjung Batu, Bintulu, Sarawak.
22. Balai Cerap Al-Biruni, Tanjung Dumpil, Putatan, Sabah.
23. Bukit Tanjong Batu, Nenasi, Pahang.
24. Gunung Berincang, Cameron Highlands, Pahang.
25. Bukit Pelindong, Kuantan, Pahang.
26. Menara Universiti Malaysia Sabah, Kampus Antabangsa Labuan.
27. Kuala Lumpur Tower, Kuala Lumpur.
28. Putrajaya International Convention Centre, Putrajaya.
29. Kuala Sungai Baru, Simpang Empat, Perlis.
-- BERNAMA
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