Muslims in Malaysia will celebrate Hari Raya Aidiladha, also known as Aidiladha or Hari Raya Haji, on Wednesday, May 27, 2026 [1, 2, 3].
The date was officially declared by Muhammad Affendi Jalaludin, Acting Assistant Secretary of the Conference of Rulers and representative of the Keeper of the Rulers’ Seal of Malaysia. He made the announcement following the sighting of the Zulhijjah crescent moon. He said, “In fulfilment of the command of His Majesty the Yang di-Pertuan Agong, and with the consent of the Rulers, I, on behalf of the Keeper of the Rulers’ Seal of Malaysia, hereby declare that 1 Zulhijjah 1447Hijrah falls on May 18. Accordingly, Hari Raya Aidiladha for all states throughout Malaysia is fixed on Wednesday, May 27, 2026” [2].
The sighting of the Zulhijjah crescent moon was conducted on the evening of May 17 at 29 locations nationwide [2]. The declaration and moon sighting were broadcast live on national television [1, 2, 3].
The Islamic date 1 Zulhijjah 1447H corresponds to May 18, 2026, marking the beginning of the Zulhijjah month [1, 2, 3]. Hari Raya Aidiladha is observed on the 10th day of Zulhijjah, which falls on May 27 in 2026 [1, 2, 3].
Hari Raya Aidiladha commemorates the willingness of Prophet Ibrahim to sacrifice his son in obedience to God. It is marked by special prayers and the ritual sacrificial offering of livestock. The meat from the sacrifices is distributed to the needy and local communities [3].
The announcement had the consent of His Majesty the Yang di-Pertuan Agong and the Malay Rulers [1, 2, 3]. Muhammad Affendi Jalaludin emphasized this, stating the date was fixed with royal consent [3].
Muslims across Malaysia will observe Hari Raya Aidiladha on May 27, 2026.
