Hari Raya To Be Decided On Sunday
By Khairunnisa Ibrahim

Bandar Seri Begawan - The Ministry of Religious Affairs has set, this Sunday October 22 to sight the new moon of Syawal which will determine the date of Hari Raya Aidilfitri.

A statement from the ministry yesterday stated that the sightings will take place at the four locations throughout the country

In the Brunei-Muara district, the Bukit Shahbandar in Jerudong will be the focal point, while two areas in the Tutong district are at Buldt Ambok and Bukit Agok.

Another sighting will take place at Bukit Lumut, opposite the Brunei LNG site in the Belait district.

A survey technician at the Survey Department's Astronomy Unit, Daud Jihan, said that about 50 people from various departments concerned would be dispatched to all four sighting stations.

He said the officials will be at the various designated locations from as early as 2pm on that day.

Twenty powerful Meade telescopes will be used on Sunday to ensure a thorough and accurate sighting of the new moon, he said.

If the new moon is successfully sighted, then the first day of the month of Syawal, will fall on the next day, October 23, 2006.

Otherwise, the festive season will begin on Tuesday, October 24. The results of the sighting will be announced by Radio Television Brunei nationwide.

On the eve of Hari Raya Aidilfitri, RTB will also telecast live the Hari Raya Titah by His Majesty Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Mu'izaddin Waddaulah, the Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of Brunei's neighbouring country Malaysia also set Sunday for the sighting of the new moon of Syawal.

According to its Keeper of the Rulers Seal, a total of- 28 locations throughout the country have been selected to sight the new moon. -- Courtesy of The Brunei Times

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