Muslims in Malaysia to Celebrate Aidilfitri on Saturday

KUALA LUMPUR, March 19 — Muslims in Malaysia will celebrate Hari Raya Aidilfitri on Saturday, March 21, Keeper of the Rulers’ Seal Tan Sri Syed Danial Syed Ahmad announced tonight.

“In fulfilment of the command of His Majesty the King of Malaysia, and with the consent of the Rulers, I hereby declare that the date for Hari Raya Aidilfitri for all states in Malaysia has been set for Saturday, March 21,” he said.

The Aidilfitri date announcement was broadcast over local television and radio.