Pengumuman Hasil Sidang Isbat Pemerintah Umumkan 1 Ramadan Pada 12 Maret 2024 | Sidang Isbat

Summary

The Sidang Isbat meeting, led by the Ministry of Religious Affairs of Indonesia, determined the start of Ramadan 1445 Hijriah. A seminar discussed the position of the Hilal (crescent moon), with calculations showing the moon's height and elongation angle across Indonesia. Based on these results and after consulting experts and Islamic organizations, the Sidang Isbat concluded that 1 Ramadan will fall on Tuesday, March 12, 2024. The process combined both scientific calculations (hisab) and moon sightings (rukyat), emphasizing unity among the Muslim community despite regional differences in moon sighting.

Takeaways

• 😀 The Sidang Isbat began with a seminar discussing the position of the Hilal, presented by Mr. Cecep from the Ministry of Religious Affairs.
• 😀 The height of the Hilal across Indonesia was calculated to range from minus 0 degrees 20.2 minutes to 0 degrees 52.09 minutes, and the elongation angles ranged from 2 degrees 14.78 minutes to 2 degrees 41.84 minutes.
• 😀 The Hilal's visibility is determined using Hisab, an astronomical calculation method that helps assess whether the moon can be seen or not.
• 😀 After Maghrib, the Sidang Isbat session began, where decisions about the start of key Islamic months like Ramadan, Syawal, and Zulhijah are made.
• 😀 The Ministry of Religious Affairs consults with experts in astronomy, representatives from the Indonesian Ulema Council, and various Islamic organizations for these decisions.
• 😀 The Sidang Isbat relies on the results of both Hisab (calculations) and Rukyat (observations), confirmed by over 134 locations across Indonesia.
• 😀 In 2021, ASEAN countries, including Indonesia, Brunei, Malaysia, and Singapore, agreed on criteria for the Hilal's visibility, called 'imkanur rukyat,' requiring the Hilal to be at least 3 degrees high and have a 6.4-degree elongation angle.
• 😀 The Sidang Isbat concluded that the Hilal was not visible in several regions, and there were no reports of moon sightings.
• 😀 As a result, the consensus was made that the first day of Ramadan 1445 Hijriah will fall on Tuesday, March 12, 2024.
• 😀 The Sidang Isbat emphasized mutual respect for differences in moon sightings and stressed unity and sincerity in observing Ramadan across Indonesia.

Q & A

What was the purpose of the seminar at the beginning of the Sidang Isbat?

The seminar aimed to present the position of the Hilal (crescent moon) and provide information about its visibility across Indonesia, delivered by Mr. Cecep from the Ministry of Religious Affairs.

What was the Hilal's position in terms of its height and elongation?

The Hilal's height in Indonesia ranged from minus 0 degrees 20.2 minutes to 0 degrees 52.09 minutes, with an elongation angle between 2 degrees 14.78 minutes and 2 degrees 41.84 minutes.

What is the method used to determine the position of the Hilal?

The position of the Hilal is determined using the 'Hisab' method, which is a way to calculate the moon's position to predict whether it is visible or not.

What is the role of Sidang Isbat in the determination of the Islamic calendar months?

Sidang Isbat serves as the decision-making body that, through a process of consultation and deliberation with experts, establishes the beginning of months like Ramadan, Syawal, and Zulhijah based on the position of the Hilal.

What factors were considered in the Sidang Isbat to determine the beginning of Ramadan?

The Sidang Isbat considered the results of both the Hisab and Rukyat methods, including observations made from 134 locations across Indonesia, and consultation with experts in astronomy and religious authorities.

What agreement was made by the MABIMS countries in 2021 regarding the visibility of the Hilal?

In 2021, the MABIMS countries (Brunei Darussalam, Indonesia, Malaysia, and Singapore) agreed on a visibility criterion for the Hilal, which includes a minimum height of 3 degrees and an elongation angle of 6.4 degrees.

How did the criteria from MABIMS impact the determination of the start of Ramadan in Indonesia?

The MABIMS criteria for Hilal visibility were used as a guide for determining the start of Ramadan, and based on these, the Hilal was not visible in many parts of Indonesia, leading to the decision that 1 Ramadan would fall on March 12, 2024.

Why was the Sidang Isbat conducted by the Ministry of Religious Affairs?

The Sidang Isbat was held by the Ministry of Religious Affairs to officially determine the start of the Islamic month of Ramadan after consulting with experts and gathering the necessary observations about the Hilal.

What does the Sidang Isbat outcome mean for the people of Indonesia?

The outcome of the Sidang Isbat, which declared the beginning of Ramadan on March 12, 2024, allows the Muslim community in Indonesia to begin fasting on that date with shared understanding and alignment.

What was the role of the Ministry of Religious Affairs in the Hilal observation process?

The Ministry of Religious Affairs coordinated the observation process by placing officials at over 130 locations across Indonesia to confirm the visibility of the Hilal and support the Hisab and Rukyat methods.