Jakarta, Jendeladunia.id — The Indonesian government, through the Ministry of Religious Affairs of Indonesia, has officially announced that 1 Shawwal 1447 Hijri, marking Eid al-Fitr, will fall on Saturday, March 21, 2026.
The decision was made following the Isbat (moon-sighting) session held at the KH M. Rasjidi Auditorium, Ministry of Religious Affairs, on Thursday (March 19). The result was announced directly by the Minister of Religious Affairs, Nasaruddin Umar.
“It has been agreed that 1 Shawwal 1447 Hijri falls on Saturday, March 21, 2026,” said the Minister during a press conference.
Moon Sighting as Key Determination
According to the Ministry, the determination of Eid al-Fitr was based on the results of hilal (crescent moon) observations conducted at 117 monitoring locations across Indonesia.
These observations involved regional offices of the Ministry, local government agencies, Religious Courts, Islamic organizations, and other relevant institutions.
The observation points were spread across various regions, including Aceh, North Sumatra, West Sumatra, Riau, Riau Islands, and West Papua. Locations ranged from observatories, beaches, mosques, and high-rise buildings to hilly areas.
Nationwide Coordination
The coordinated effort reflects Indonesia’s comprehensive approach in determining Islamic calendar dates, combining scientific calculation (hisab) and direct observation (rukyat).
With the official announcement, Muslims across Indonesia are set to celebrate Eid al-Fitr simultaneously, marking the end of the holy month of Ramadan.
(Journalist Ine)
