Muslims in Malaysia celebrate Aidiladha on May 27

18 May 2026 • 9:38 AM MYT
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Muslims in Malaysia will celebrate Hari Raya Haji on May 27, according to the Acting Assistant Secretary of the Conference of Rulers, Muhammad Affendi Jalaludin. AFP FILE PIX

KUALA LUMPUR - Muslims in Malaysia will celebrate Hari Raya Haji on May 27, according to the Acting Assistant Secretary of the Conference of Rulers, Muhammad Affendi Jalaludin.

In an announcement broadcast on Radio Televisyen Malaysia (RTM) on Friday, he also declared that 1 Zulhijjah 1447H will fall today (Monday).

"In fulfilling the command of His Majesty the Yang di-Pertuan Agong, and with the consent of Their Royal Highnesses the Rulers, I, on behalf of the Keeper of the Rulers’ Seal, hereby declare that 1 Zulhijjah 1447H falls on May 18, 2026.

"Therefore, Hari Raya Aidiladha, which falls on the 10th of Zulhijjah, for all states throughout Malaysia is set for Wednesday, May 27, 2026,” he said. - BERNAMA