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:
1. Tgk. Chiek Kuta Karang Observatory, Lhoknga
2. 9th Floor of the North Sumatra Governor's Office
3. West Pasaman, 3rd Floor of West Pasaman DPRD Building, Padang Tujuh, Pasaman District
4. Payakumbuh City, Bukit Nganang, Lima Puluh Kota Regency
5. Pesisir Selatan, Puncak Langkisau Carocok Painan
6. Bukittinggi City, Balcone Hotel, Jl Raya Bukittinggi Medan KM Padang Hijau, Tilatang Kamang District, Agam Regency
7. Solok Regency, Panorama 2 Situnjau Laut Padang
8. South Solok, Grounds of the Ministry of Religious Affairs Office, South Solok Regency
9. Tanah Datar, Jorong Sikaladi, Nagari Pariangan, Pariangan District, Tanah Datar Regency
10. Pariaman City, Salter Gamdoriah Beach
11. Sawahlunto, Dusun Simpang, Kolok Mudiak Village, Barangin District
12. Pasaman Regency, Puncak Tonang, Lubuk Sikapig District
13. Agam, Pasir Tiku, Nagari Tiku Selatan, Tanjung Mutiara District
14. Sijunjung Regency, Hotel Bukik Gadang Muaro Sijunjung
15. Padang Pariaman Regency, Ketaping Beach, Batang Anai District
16. Lima Puluh Kota Regency, Wisko Kuaro Taeh Bukik, Payakumbuh District
17. Padang, Bukit Gado Gado, Jl. Baru Pantai Air Manis Padang
18. Rooftop of Hotel Sonaview, Dumai City
19. Tanjung Setumu Beach, Tanjungpinang City
20. Sultan Riayat Syah Mosque, Batam City
21. Pelawan Beach, Karimun Regency
22. Arung Hijau, Anambas Islands Regency
23. Equator Monument, Tanjung Teludas, Lingga Regency
24. Rooftop of Bank Jambi, 14th Floor, Telanaipura, Jambi City
25. Helipad of Hotel Aryaduta Palembang
26. Tanjung Raya Penagan Beach, Bangka Regency
27. Tanjung Kalian Mentok Beach, West Bangka Regency
28. Tanjung Tinggi Beach, Tanjungpandan, Belitung Regency
29. Pasir Putih Beach, Jalan Pariwisata No. 1, Lempuing Sub-district, Ratu Agung District, Bengkulu City
30. Bukit Gelumpai Observation Post, Canti Beach, Kalianda, South Lampung
32. Hasyim Asyari Grand Mosque, West Jakarta
33. Musariin Mosque, Alhidayah Basmol Islamic Boarding School, West Jakarta
34. Karya/Pramuka Island (tentative)
37. Astha Hannas Moon Observation Centre Foundation, Subang
39. KH. Zubair Umar Al-Jailani Planetarium and Observatory, UIN Walisongo Semarang
40. Sunan Bonang Pasujudan, Lasem, Rembang Regency
41. Assalaam Observatory, PPMI Assalaam, Kartasura District, Sukoharjo Regency
42. Asy-Syira Laboratory, Jenderal Soedirman Building, Surakarta City
43. Padelan Beach, Ayah District, Kebumen Regency
44. Rooftop of Hotel Aston Inn Cilacap, Cilacap Regency
45. Kartini Beach, Jepara District, Jepara Regency
46. Minaret of Nurul Kalam Grand Mosque, Pemalang Regency
47. Alam Indah Beach, Tegal City
48. MAN 2 Kudus, Kudus Regency
49. Rooftop of Faculty of Sharia Building, UIN KH. Abdurrahman Wahid, Kajen, Pekalongan Regency
50. MTs Abadiyah, Mojolawaran Village, Gabus District, Pati Regency
51. Teratai Viewing Tower, Purwokerto, Banyumas Regency
52. 6th Floor of Integrated Government Office, Brebes Regency
53. Pekalongan Archipelago Fisheries Port, Pekalongan City
54. Syekh Belabelu Observation Post, Kretek, Bantul
55. Griya Antariksa Soropadan, Concat, Depok, Sleman
56. Bukit Brambang, Gunungkidul
58. 9th Floor of Hotel Santika, Blitar City
59. Puncak Bukit Banjarsari, Wonotirto, Blitar Regency
60. Srau Beach, Candi Village, Pringkuku District, Pacitan Regency
61. Lighthouse Tower, Puger District, Jember Regency
62. Pancur Beach, Alas Purwo, Kalipait Village, Tegaldlimo District, Banyuwangi Regency
63. Duta Beach, Probolinggo Regency
64. Banyuurip Village, Senori District, Tuban Regency
65. Al Basyariyyah Islamic Boarding School, Pilangkenceng District, Madiun Regency
66. Hall and Rooftop of PT. BPR Bank Jombang
67. Indah Kakap Beach, Kubu Raya Regency, Central Kalimantan
68. Minaret of Darussalam Grand Mosque, Palangka Raya
69. Asmaul Husna Tower, Baitul Muttaqien Islamic Centre Mosque, Samarinda
70. IKN Mosque, IKN Authority
71. Rooftop of Medical Centre Amanah Hospital, Banjarmasin
72. Air Force Radar Unit (SATRAD) 225 Tarakan
73. Sekeh Beach, Patra Jasa, South Kuta, Badung, Bali
74. Observation Post in Teniga Village, Tanjung District, North Lombok Regency
75. BMKG Service Building, Kupang City, NTT
76. Gurita Bay, Dualaus Village, Kakuluk Mesak District, Belu Regency, NTT
78. Ministry of Religious Affairs, Parepare City
79. Soreang Beach, Banggae, Majene Regency
80. Mercusuar Hill, Pasangkayu
81. Sumare Lighthouse Point, Mamuju
82. Watubangga Beach, Tanggetada District, Kolaka Regency
83. MTC Megamas Parking Area, R1 Floor, Manado City
84. Rooftop of IAIN SAG, East City District, Gorontalo City
85. BMKG Observation Post, Marana Village, Sindue District, Donggala Regency
88. 2nd Floor of BMKG Office, Tanimbar Islands Regency
89. Ngilngof Village, Kei Kecil District, Southeast Maluku Regency, Maluku Province
90. Kalipassa Peak, Eti Village, West Seram District, West Seram Regency
91. Misa Hamlet, Haya Village, Tehoru District, Central Maluku Regency
92. Mount Salabung, Waplauw Village, Buru Regency
93. Ropu Tengah Balu Beach, Sahu District, West Halmahera Regency
94. Afe Taduma Beach, Ternate Island District, Ternate City
95. Lampu Satu Beach, Merauke
96. Masni Beach, Manokwari
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:
1. Tgk. Chiek Kuta Karang Observatory, Lhoknga
2. 9th Floor of the North Sumatra Governor's Office
3. West Pasaman, 3rd Floor of West Pasaman DPRD Building, Padang Tujuh, Pasaman District
4. Payakumbuh City, Bukit Nganang, Lima Puluh Kota Regency
5. Pesisir Selatan, Puncak Langkisau Carocok Painan
6. Bukittinggi City, Balcone Hotel, Jl Raya Bukittinggi Medan KM Padang Hijau, Tilatang Kamang District, Agam Regency
7. Solok Regency, Panorama 2 Situnjau Laut Padang
8. South Solok, Grounds of the Ministry of Religious Affairs Office, South Solok Regency
9. Tanah Datar, Jorong Sikaladi, Nagari Pariangan, Pariangan District, Tanah Datar Regency
10. Pariaman City, Salter Gamdoriah Beach
11. Sawahlunto, Dusun Simpang, Kolok Mudiak Village, Barangin District
12. Pasaman Regency, Puncak Tonang, Lubuk Sikapig District
13. Agam, Pasir Tiku, Nagari Tiku Selatan, Tanjung Mutiara District
14. Sijunjung Regency, Hotel Bukik Gadang Muaro Sijunjung
15. Padang Pariaman Regency, Ketaping Beach, Batang Anai District
16. Lima Puluh Kota Regency, Wisko Kuaro Taeh Bukik, Payakumbuh District
17. Padang, Bukit Gado Gado, Jl. Baru Pantai Air Manis Padang
18. Rooftop of Hotel Sonaview, Dumai City
19. Tanjung Setumu Beach, Tanjungpinang City
20. Sultan Riayat Syah Mosque, Batam City
21. Pelawan Beach, Karimun Regency
22. Arung Hijau, Anambas Islands Regency
23. Equator Monument, Tanjung Teludas, Lingga Regency
24. Rooftop of Bank Jambi, 14th Floor, Telanaipura, Jambi City
25. Helipad of Hotel Aryaduta Palembang
26. Tanjung Raya Penagan Beach, Bangka Regency
27. Tanjung Kalian Mentok Beach, West Bangka Regency
28. Tanjung Tinggi Beach, Tanjungpandan, Belitung Regency
29. Pasir Putih Beach, Jalan Pariwisata No. 1, Lempuing Sub-district, Ratu Agung District, Bengkulu City
30. Bukit Gelumpai Observation Post, Canti Beach, Kalianda, South Lampung
32. Hasyim Asyari Grand Mosque, West Jakarta
33. Musariin Mosque, Alhidayah Basmol Islamic Boarding School, West Jakarta
34. Karya/Pramuka Island (tentative)
37. Astha Hannas Moon Observation Centre Foundation, Subang
39. KH. Zubair Umar Al-Jailani Planetarium and Observatory, UIN Walisongo Semarang
40. Sunan Bonang Pasujudan, Lasem, Rembang Regency
41. Assalaam Observatory, PPMI Assalaam, Kartasura District, Sukoharjo Regency
42. Asy-Syira Laboratory, Jenderal Soedirman Building, Surakarta City
43. Padelan Beach, Ayah District, Kebumen Regency
44. Rooftop of Hotel Aston Inn Cilacap, Cilacap Regency
45. Kartini Beach, Jepara District, Jepara Regency
46. Minaret of Nurul Kalam Grand Mosque, Pemalang Regency
47. Alam Indah Beach, Tegal City
48. MAN 2 Kudus, Kudus Regency
49. Rooftop of Faculty of Sharia Building, UIN KH. Abdurrahman Wahid, Kajen, Pekalongan Regency
50. MTs Abadiyah, Mojolawaran Village, Gabus District, Pati Regency
51. Teratai Viewing Tower, Purwokerto, Banyumas Regency
52. 6th Floor of Integrated Government Office, Brebes Regency
53. Pekalongan Archipelago Fisheries Port, Pekalongan City
54. Syekh Belabelu Observation Post, Kretek, Bantul
55. Griya Antariksa Soropadan, Concat, Depok, Sleman
56. Bukit Brambang, Gunungkidul
58. 9th Floor of Hotel Santika, Blitar City
59. Puncak Bukit Banjarsari, Wonotirto, Blitar Regency
60. Srau Beach, Candi Village, Pringkuku District, Pacitan Regency
61. Lighthouse Tower, Puger District, Jember Regency
62. Pancur Beach, Alas Purwo, Kalipait Village, Tegaldlimo District, Banyuwangi Regency
63. Duta Beach, Probolinggo Regency
64. Banyuurip Village, Senori District, Tuban Regency
65. Al Basyariyyah Islamic Boarding School, Pilangkenceng District, Madiun Regency
66. Hall and Rooftop of PT. BPR Bank Jombang
67. Indah Kakap Beach, Kubu Raya Regency, Central Kalimantan
68. Minaret of Darussalam Grand Mosque, Palangka Raya
69. Asmaul Husna Tower, Baitul Muttaqien Islamic Centre Mosque, Samarinda
70. IKN Mosque, IKN Authority
71. Rooftop of Medical Centre Amanah Hospital, Banjarmasin
72. Air Force Radar Unit (SATRAD) 225 Tarakan
73. Sekeh Beach, Patra Jasa, South Kuta, Badung, Bali
74. Observation Post in Teniga Village, Tanjung District, North Lombok Regency
75. BMKG Service Building, Kupang City, NTT
76. Gurita Bay, Dualaus Village, Kakuluk Mesak District, Belu Regency, NTT
78. Ministry of Religious Affairs, Parepare City
79. Soreang Beach, Banggae, Majene Regency
80. Mercusuar Hill, Pasangkayu
81. Sumare Lighthouse Point, Mamuju
82. Watubangga Beach, Tanggetada District, Kolaka Regency
83. MTC Megamas Parking Area, R1 Floor, Manado City
84. Rooftop of IAIN SAG, East City District, Gorontalo City
85. BMKG Observation Post, Marana Village, Sindue District, Donggala Regency
88. 2nd Floor of BMKG Office, Tanimbar Islands Regency
89. Ngilngof Village, Kei Kecil District, Southeast Maluku Regency, Maluku Province
90. Kalipassa Peak, Eti Village, West Seram District, West Seram Regency
91. Misa Hamlet, Haya Village, Tehoru District, Central Maluku Regency
92. Mount Salabung, Waplauw Village, Buru Regency
93. Ropu Tengah Balu Beach, Sahu District, West Halmahera Regency
94. Afe Taduma Beach, Ternate Island District, Ternate City
95. Lampu Satu Beach, Merauke
96. Masni Beach, Manokwari