Distribution of 96 Hilal Observation Locations for Start of Ramadan Tomorrow
The Ministry of Religious Affairs will conduct hilal (crescent moon) observation (rukyatul hilal) to determine the start of Ramadan 1447 Hijriah on Tuesday, 17 February 2026. The observation will be carried out simultaneously across 96 locations spread throughout various regions in Indonesia.
Director General of Islamic Community Guidance at the Ministry of Religious Affairs, Abu Rokhmad, said the results of the hilal observation would be discussed together during the isbat (official determination) session for the start of Ramadan 1447 H on the same day. According to him, the isbat session will reconcile hisab (astronomical calculation) data with the results of the rukyatul hilal.
“The government is striving to ensure the determination of the start of Ramadan is conducted scientifically, transparently, and involves all relevant parties,” he said, as reported on the MUI website on Monday, 16 February 2026.
He explained that based on hisab calculations, the ijtimak (conjunction) preceding Ramadan this year will occur at 19:01 WIB on Tuesday, 17 February 2026. For the day to be declared as having entered Ramadan, he said, the position of the hilal at sunset must be below the horizon with an altitude ranging from -2° 24 minutes 42 seconds to -0° 58 minutes 47 seconds, and an elongation angle of 0° 56 minutes 23 seconds to 1° 53 minutes 36 seconds.
To complement the hisab data, the Ministry of Religious Affairs will carry out rukyatul hilal at 96 locations spread across Indonesia. The observations will be conducted by officers from the provincial offices of the Ministry of Religious Affairs and district/city offices, in cooperation with Religious Courts, Islamic organisations, and various other relevant institutions.
Abu Rokhmad added that the observation results from all these points would serve as the primary material for discussion in the isbat session. The final decision on the determination of 1 Ramadan 1447 H will be officially announced after the session concludes, through a press conference following the proceedings.
The following is the distribution of hilal observation locations for the start of Ramadan 1447 Hijriah on Tuesday, 17 February 2026:
- Tgk. Chiek Kuta Karang Observatory, Lhoknga
- 9th Floor of the North Sumatra Governor’s Office
- West Pasaman, 3rd Floor of West Pasaman DPRD Building, Padang Tujuh, Pasaman District
- Payakumbuh City, Bukit Nganang, Lima Puluh Kota Regency
- Pesisir Selatan, Puncak Langkisau Carocok Painan
- Bukittinggi City, Balcone Hotel, Jl Raya Bukittinggi Medan KM Padang Hijau, Tilatang Kamang District, Agam Regency
- Solok Regency, Panorama 2 Situnjau Laut Padang
- South Solok, Grounds of the Ministry of Religious Affairs Office, South Solok Regency
- Tanah Datar, Jorong Sikaladi, Nagari Pariangan, Pariangan District, Tanah Datar Regency
- Pariaman City, Salter Gamdoriah Beach
- Sawahlunto, Dusun Simpang, Kolok Mudiak Village, Barangin District
- Pasaman Regency, Puncak Tonang, Lubuk Sikapig District
- Agam, Pasir Tiku, Nagari Tiku Selatan, Tanjung Mutiara District
- Sijunjung Regency, Hotel Bukik Gadang Muaro Sijunjung
- Padang Pariaman Regency, Ketaping Beach, Batang Anai District
- Lima Puluh Kota Regency, Wisko Kuaro Taeh Bukik, Payakumbuh District
- Padang, Bukit Gado Gado, Jl. Baru Pantai Air Manis Padang
- Rooftop of Hotel Sonaview, Dumai City
- Tanjung Setumu Beach, Tanjungpinang City
- Sultan Riayat Syah Mosque, Batam City
- Pelawan Beach, Karimun Regency
- Arung Hijau, Anambas Islands Regency
- Equator Monument, Tanjung Teludas, Lingga Regency
- Rooftop of Bank Jambi, 14th Floor, Telanaipura, Jambi City
- Helipad of Hotel Aryaduta Palembang
- Tanjung Raya Penagan Beach, Bangka Regency
- Tanjung Kalian Mentok Beach, West Bangka Regency
- Tanjung Tinggi Beach, Tanjungpandan, Belitung Regency
- Pasir Putih Beach, Jalan Pariwisata No. 1, Lempuing Sub-district, Ratu Agung District, Bengkulu City
- Bukit Gelumpai Observation Post, Canti Beach, Kalianda, South Lampung
- Hasyim Asyari Grand Mosque, West Jakarta
- Musariin Mosque, Alhidayah Basmol Islamic Boarding School, West Jakarta
- Karya/Pramuka Island (tentative)
- Astha Hannas Moon Observation Centre Foundation, Subang
- KH. Zubair Umar Al-Jailani Planetarium and Observatory, UIN Walisongo Semarang
- Sunan Bonang Pasujudan, Lasem, Rembang Regency
- Assalaam Observatory, PPMI Assalaam, Kartasura District, Sukoharjo Regency
- Asy-Syira Laboratory, Jenderal Soedirman Building, Surakarta City
- Padelan Beach, Ayah District, Kebumen Regency
- Rooftop of Hotel Aston Inn Cilacap, Cilacap Regency
- Kartini Beach, Jepara District, Jepara Regency
- Minaret of Nurul Kalam Grand Mosque, Pemalang Regency
- Alam Indah Beach, Tegal City
- MAN 2 Kudus, Kudus Regency
- Rooftop of Faculty of Sharia Building, UIN KH. Abdurrahman Wahid, Kajen, Pekalongan Regency
- MTs Abadiyah, Mojolawaran Village, Gabus District, Pati Regency
- Teratai Viewing Tower, Purwokerto, Banyumas Regency
- 6th Floor of Integrated Government Office, Brebes Regency
- Pekalongan Archipelago Fisheries Port, Pekalongan City
- Syekh Belabelu Observation Post, Kretek, Bantul
- Griya Antariksa Soropadan, Concat, Depok, Sleman
- Bukit Brambang, Gunungkidul
- 9th Floor of Hotel Santika, Blitar City
- Puncak Bukit Banjarsari, Wonotirto, Blitar Regency
- Srau Beach, Candi Village, Pringkuku District, Pacitan Regency
- Lighthouse Tower, Puger District, Jember Regency
- Pancur Beach, Alas Purwo, Kalipait Village, Tegaldlimo District, Banyuwangi Regency
- Duta Beach, Probolinggo Regency
- Banyuurip Village, Senori District, Tuban Regency
- Al Basyariyyah Islamic Boarding School, Pilangkenceng District, Madiun Regency
- Hall and Rooftop of PT. BPR Bank Jombang
- Indah Kakap Beach, Kubu Raya Regency, Central Kalimantan
- Minaret of Darussalam Grand Mosque, Palangka Raya
- Asmaul Husna Tower, Baitul Muttaqien Islamic Centre Mosque, Samarinda
- IKN Mosque, IKN Authority
- Rooftop of Medical Centre Amanah Hospital, Banjarmasin
- Air Force Radar Unit (SATRAD) 225 Tarakan
- Sekeh Beach, Patra Jasa, South Kuta, Badung, Bali
- Observation Post in Teniga Village, Tanjung District, North Lombok Regency
- BMKG Service Building, Kupang City, NTT
- Gurita Bay, Dualaus Village, Kakuluk Mesak District, Belu Regency, NTT
- Ministry of Religious Affairs, Parepare City
- Soreang Beach, Banggae, Majene Regency
- Mercusuar Hill, Pasangkayu
- Sumare Lighthouse Point, Mamuju
- Watubangga Beach, Tanggetada District, Kolaka Regency
- MTC Megamas Parking Area, R1 Floor, Manado City
- Rooftop of IAIN SAG, East City District, Gorontalo City
- BMKG Observation Post, Marana Village, Sindue District, Donggala Regency
- 2nd Floor of BMKG Office, Tanimbar Islands Regency
- Ngilngof Village, Kei Kecil District, Southeast Maluku Regency, Maluku Province
- Kalipassa Peak, Eti Village, West Seram District, West Seram Regency
- Misa Hamlet, Haya Village, Tehoru District, Central Maluku Regency
- Mount Salabung, Waplauw Village, Buru Regency
- Ropu Tengah Balu Beach, Sahu District, West Halmahera Regency
- Afe Taduma Beach, Ternate Island District, Ternate City
- Lampu Satu Beach, Merauke
- Masni Beach, Manokwari