Brunei to celebrate Hari Raya on Saturday

Officials during the Syawal 1444 Hijrah moonsighting event at Bukit Agok, Tutong district on April 20. - BB

BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN (Borneo Bulletin/Asia News Network):Brunei Darussalam will celebrate Hari Raya Aidilfitri on Saturday, 1 Syawal 1444 Hijrah corresponding to 22 April 2023, as the hilal or new moon of Syawal 1444 Hijrah was not sighted by officials assigned at vantage points set up across the country on Thursday evening.

The announcement, broadcast on Radio Television Brunei (RTB), was made on Thursday evening with the consent of Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah.