Muslims in the country will celebrate Hari Raya Aidiladha on Thursday, Sept 24, assistant secretary to the Conference of Rulers Mohd Aseral Jusman announced tonight.

"In adherence to the command of the Yang di-Pertuan Agong, following the consent of the Rulers, I hereby declare that 1 Zulhijah 1436 Hijrah falls on Sept 15.

"As such, Aidiladha (10 Zulhijah) for the states in Malaysia will be on Thursday, Sept 24, 2015," he said.

The announcement was broadcast over Radio Televisyen Malaysia (RTM).

- Bernama