I read on this site that according to official of Majelis Ulama Indonesia (MUI), he has strongly believed that Eid ul-Fitr (or Idul Fitri in Indonesian Languange) or Hari Raya Eid shall fall on 20 Sep 09. According to Ma’ruf Amin, chief of Fatwa commision of MUI “Most probably Eid ul Fitri shall happen on Sunday, since Hilal on Saturday night may already reach 3-5 degrees”. Previously, Muhammadiyah and NU (two largest Islamic organization in Indonesia) also already mentioned that Eid Ul-Fitri shall falls on Sunday, 20 Sep 09.

Fyi, Hilal is a sign of small crescent moon in the sky that appears right after the sunset that shall indicate the start of new month in Islamic calendar.

But, Ma’ruf also said the official statement from Indonesian government through the Religious ministry shall still awaits the result of Isbat meeting on Saturday, 19 Sep 09. This Isbat meeting, which shall be attended by representatives from all Indonesia‘s Islamic organizations, shall then decide the official released of Eid Ul-Fitr date in Indonesia, based on the organization inputs, whether it is in Sunday 20 Sep 09 or in Monday 21 Sep 09.

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