MUSLIMS IN SINGAPORE TO CELEBRATE AIDILFITRI ON MARCH 31

SINGAPORE, March 30 (Bernama) – Muslims in Singapore will celebrate Aidilfitri on Monday (March 31), said Singapore Mufti Dr Nazirudin Mohd Nasir.

He made the announcement through a video clip uploaded on the social media page of the Islamic Religious Council of Singapore (MUIS) on Sunday.

“According to astronomical calculations based on the imkanur rukyah agreed upon by MABIMS member countries (Ministers of Religious Affairs of Brunei Darussalam, Indonesia, Malaysia, and Singapore), the Syawal crescent was above Singapore’s horizon for 48 minutes after sunset this evening.

"Therefore, I am pleased to declare that the beginning of Syawal for the year 1446H falls tomorrow, Monday, March 31, 2025," he said.

He also expressed hope that Muslims would be granted blessings and success as a result of their good deeds throughout Ramadan.

As for Thailand, Muslims in the country will also celebrate Aidilfitri on Monday (March 31).

Thailand’s Sheikhul Islam, Arun Boonchom, announced this via a live broadcast on television, radio, and social media, declaring Monday as the first day of Aidilfitri in the country.

Meanwhile, Cambodia will also be joining Singapore and Thailand in celebrating Eid al fitr on Monday, March 31.

The Highest Council for Islamic Religious Affairs in Cambodia announced this on Sunday.  

The announcement was made by the council's chairman and Cambodia’s Chief Mufti, Kamaruddin Yusof.

Approximately 300,000 Muslims across the Kingdom are expected to observe this special day.

--BERNAMA