KUALA LUMPUR: Datuk Mohd Aseral Jusman, the Deputy Secretary of the Leaders’ Conference, has announced that Muslims in Malaysia will celebrate Aidiladha on June 17.
In an announcement broadcast on Radio Televisyen Malaysia (RTM), he also said that 1 Zulhijjah 1445 Hijri will be on June 8.
“To fulfil the command of His Majesty the Yang di-Pertuan Agong, after being approved by Their Royal Highnesses the Rulers, I, on behalf of the Keeper of the Rulers’ Seal of Malaysia, hereby declare that 1 Zulhijjah 1445 Hijrah will be on June 8, 2024.
“Therefore, Hari Raya Korban (10 Zulhijjah) for all states in Malaysia will be on Monday, June 17, 2024,” he said.
Aidiladha 2024: The Religious Significance
Aidiladha, also known as Hari Raya Haji or Korban, is a vibrant celebration observed by Muslims in Malaysia.
Aidiladha, or the Feast of Sacrifice, is observed on the 10th day of Dhu al-Hijjah, the last month of the Islamic lunar calendar. It coincides with the final rites of Hajj, the fifth pillar of Islam, performed by millions of Muslims in Mecca.
The festival serves as a reminder of Prophet Ibrahim’s unwavering faith and submission to God’s will, symbolized through the ritual of Qurban, or animal sacrifice.
