Muslims in Singapore to celebrate Hari Raya Puasa on March 31: Mufti
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The crescent moon for the month of Syawal appeared above the Republic’s horizon after the sun set on March 30.
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SINGAPORE - Muslims here will be celebrating Hari Raya Puasa on March 31, Singapore’s top Islamic leader announced on March 30.
According to astronomical calculations, the crescent moon for the month of Syawal appeared above the Republic’s horizon for 48 minutes after the sun set on March 30, Mufti Nazirudin Mohd Nasir said in a media statement.
“Therefore, I am pleased to declare that the first day of Syawal or Hari Raya Aidilfitri for the year 1446 Hijrah falls tomorrow,” he added.
Dr Nazirudin wished all Muslims in Singapore a blessed Hari Raya Aidilfitri.
“May this Hari Raya bring us blessings and victory as a result of all our acts of worship and good deeds that we have undertaken throughout the past month of Ramadan,” he said.
