SEGARI, 28th APRIL 2017 – Falak Division, Perak Mufti Department has successfully organized the A workshop and Hilal Observation Sha'ban 1438H / 2017M. The program, located at the Baitul Hilal started at 4pm. It aims to expose students to the science of astronomy and its application in places of worship as well as generate interest among students to explore the science of astronomy at least at the level of religion.

Participants are members of Falak Club of religious high schools Perak them Izzuddin Shah School, Sekolah Raja Perempuan Ta'ayah and Dr. King's School Nazrin Shah, Kampung Gajah. Also attending as a participant Member Masjid An-Nasriyah, Setiawan and students from Maktab Rendah Sains MARA, Sungkai.

The program began with Hilal Observation workshop sessions run by A.F. Ustaz Mohamad Faizal Bin Jani, Senior Falak, the Mufti of Perak, followed by a session Hilal Observation managed by officers and staff of Falak Divison. The program ended after Maghrib and dinner around 9.00pm. Hopefully this program will receive a reward of goodness by Allah SWT.

Source: Information Resources Unit, Maktabah Department, Perak Mufti Department.