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    "data": {
        "id": 1622340,
        "msgid": "government-to-hold-isbat-session-tomorrow-to-determine-1-syawal-1773838296",
        "date": "2026-03-18 15:15:11",
        "title": "Government to Hold Isbat Session Tomorrow to Determine 1 Syawal",
        "author": "",
        "source": "TEMPO_ID",
        "tags": "",
        "topic": "Social Policy",
        "summary": "The Indonesian Ministry of Religious Affairs will convene an isbat session on 19 March 2026 to officially determine the date of 1 Syawal 1447 Hijriah, marking the start of Eid al-Fitr, based on astronomical calculations and crescent moon sightings. The date could align with Muhammadiyah's determination of 20 March or fall on 21 March, and the Ministry urges the public to maintain tolerance amid potential differences. This announcement highlights the government's role in unifying religious observances while promoting interfaith harmony, especially with Nyepi celebrations nearby.",
        "content": "<p>The Ministry of Religious Affairs will hold an isbat session on 19\nMarch 2026 to determine 1 Syawal 1447 Hijriah. The determination of Eid\nal-Fitr will be based on the results of calculations and crescent moon\nsightings.<\/p>\n<p>Head of Public Relations Bureau of the Ministry of Religious Affairs,\nThobib Al Asyhar, stated there are two possible determinations for this\nyear\u2019s Lebaran. \u201cWhether it falls on 20 March, which would coincide with\nMuhammadiyah, or 21 March through completion,\u201d said Thobib when\nconfirmed on Wednesday, 18 March 2026.<\/p>\n<p>The isbat session is the official government mechanism for\ndetermining the start of the Hijriah month, including 1 Syawal. The\ndetermination is made by combining astronomical calculations (hisab) and\ncrescent moon observation (rukyat) at various points in Indonesia.<\/p>\n<p>The results of the session will serve as the official reference for\nMuslims in Indonesia in celebrating Eid al-Fitr.<\/p>\n<p>Thobib reminded that even if there are potential differences in the\ndetermination of Lebaran day, the public must maintain tolerance and\nharmony. \u201cIf the results differ, it is hoped that the ummah will still\nmaintain tolerance and harmony,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n<p>He also highlighted the momentum of religious celebrations close to\nNyepi Day. According to him, major religious celebrations should still\nuphold the noble values of religion, including mutual respect. \u201cThe\nfestivity of celebrations should still uphold the noble values of\nreligion, namely mutual understanding,\u201d said Thobib.<\/p>\n<p>The Ministry of Religious Affairs hopes that the determination of Eid\nal-Fitr this year can be responded to wisely by the public, regardless\nof any potential differences that may occur.<\/p>\n<p>Previously, the Central Leadership of Muhammadiyah has determined\nthat 1 Syawal 1447 Hijriah falls on Friday Legi, 20 March 2026. This\ndetermination is based on the Single Global Hijriah Calendar.<\/p>",
        "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/government-to-hold-isbat-session-tomorrow-to-determine-1-syawal-1773838296",
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