PUTRAJAYA: The prediction of the International Astronomy Centre based in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) that Syawal 1 in most countries is on April 21 will be discussed in the Fatwa Committee of the National Council, said Minister in the Prime Minister's Department (Religious Affairs) Datuk Mohd Na'im Mokhtar.
"We have to wait. We will discuss it at Fatwa Committee level and as much as possible we want to avoid what happened last year, like the unexpected Aidilfitri announcement that caught many by surprise.
In Malaysia, the declaration of the date of Syawal 1 is made by the Keeper of the Rulers' Seal immediately after receiving the moon-sighting report and consent from the Yang di-Pertuan Agong who represents the Malay Rulers. However, according to the report, some countries in Asia, including Australia, may not be able to sight the new moon of Syawal with the naked eye or using a special telescope.
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