Indonesia’s Ministry of Religious Affairs (Kemenag) is set to conduct its extensive moon-sighting observations, known as rukyatul hilal, for the beginning of Ramadan 1447 H on February 17, 2026. These crucial observations, spanning an impressive 96 locations across Indonesia, will culminate in the definitive Kemenag Isbat session, where the official date for 1 Ramadan 2026 will be meticulously determined.
Highlighting the profound significance of this annual event, Abu Rokhmad, the Director General of Islamic Community Guidance at Kemenag, emphasized that the Isbat session serves as a vital forum, carefully upholding principles of prudence, scientific accuracy, and the collective unity of the Muslim community.
He elaborated that the Isbat session meticulously integrates hisab (astronomical calculation) data with the verifiable outcomes of the rukyatul hilal observations. “The government is committed to ensuring that the determination of the start of Ramadan is conducted scientifically, transparently, and with the involvement of all relevant stakeholders,” Abu Rokhmad stated in Jakarta, as quoted from Kemenag’s official website on Tuesday (February 17).
To complement the crucial hisab data, Kemenag’s rukyatul hilal efforts will span 96 strategic locations spread across the Indonesian archipelago. These intricate observations will be meticulously carried out by the provincial and district/city Kemenag offices, working in close collaboration with Religious Courts, various Islamic organizations, and other pertinent government agencies.
He affirmed, “We will collectively deliberate on the results from both the hisab calculations and the rukyat observations. The final decision will then be communicated to the public, serving as a unified guide for all Muslims in Indonesia.”
Below is the comprehensive list of the 96 moon-sighting locations for the start of Ramadan 1447 H / 2026 M across Indonesia:
Aceh
1. Observatorium Tgk. Chiek Kuta Karang, Lhoknga
North Sumatra
2. 9th Floor, North Sumatra Governor’s Office
West Sumatra
3. West Pasaman, 3rd Floor of West Pasaman DPRD Building, Padang Tujuh, Pasaman District
4. Payakumbuh City, Bukit Nganang, Lima Puluh Kota Regency
5. South Pesisir, Puncak Langkisau Carocok Painan
6. Bukittinggi City, Balcone Hotel Jl. Raya Bukittinggi Medan KM 7 Padang Hijau, Tilatang Kamang District, Agam Regency
7. Solok Regency, Panorama 2 Situnjau Laut Padang
8. South Solok, Courtyard of the South Solok Ministry of Religious Affairs Office
9. Tanah Datar, Jorong Sikaladi Nagari Pariangan, Pariangan District, Tanah Datar Regency
10. Pariaman City, Gamdoriah Beach Shelter
11. Sawahlunto, Dusun Simpang, Kolok Mudiak Village, Barangin District
12. Pasaman Regency, Puncak Tonang, Lubuk Sikaping 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
Riau
18. Rooftop of Sonaview Hotel, Dumai City
Riau Islands
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
Jambi
24. Rooftop of Jambi Bank, 14th Floor, Telanaipura, Jambi City
South Sumatra
25. Helipad of Aryaduta Hotel, Palembang
Bangka Belitung
26. Tanjung Raya Penagan Beach, Bangka Regency
27. Tanjung Kalian Mentok Beach, West Bangka Regency
28. Tanjung Tinggi Tanjungpandan Beach, Belitung Regency
Bengkulu
29. Pasir Putih Beach, Jalan Pariwisata No. 1, Lempuing Subdistrict, Ratu Agung District, Bengkulu City
Lampung
30. POB Bukit Gelumpai, Canti Kalianda Beach, South Lampung
DKI Jakarta
31. DKI Kemenag Regional Office
32. Hasyim Asyari Grand Mosque, West Jakarta
33. Musariin Mosque, Alhidayah Basmol Islamic Boarding School, West Jakarta
34. Karya Island/Pramuka Island (tentative)
35. Falak House
36. Monas
West Java
37. Astha Hannas Moon Observation Center Foundation, Subang
Banten
38. Anyer Beach, Serang
Central Java
39. KH. Zubair Umar Al-Jailani Planetarium and Observatory, UIN Walisongo Semarang
40. Pasujudan Sunan Bonang, 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 Aston Inn Cilacap Hotel, Cilacap Regency
45. Kartini Beach, Jepara District, Jepara Regency
46. Nurul Kalam Grand Mosque Tower, Pemalang Regency
47. Pantai Alam Indah, Tegal City
48. MAN 2 Kudus, Kudus Regency
49. Rooftop of Syariah Faculty Building, UIN KH. Abdurrahman Wahid, Kajen, Pekalongan Regency
50. MTs Abadiyah, Mojolawaran Village, Gabus District, Pati Regency
51. Teratai View Tower, Purwokerto, Banyumas Regency
52. 6th Floor of Integrated Government Office, Brebes Regency
53. Nusantara Fishery Port, Pekalongan, Pekalongan City
DI Yogyakarta
54. POB Syekh Belabelu, Kretek, Bantul
55. Griya Antariksa Soropadan, Concat, Depok, Sleman
56. Bukit Brambang, Gunungkidul
57. YIA Airport
East Java
58. 9th Floor of Santika Hotel, 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 Alas Purwo Beach, 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
West Kalimantan
67. Indah Kakap Beach, Kubu Raya Regency
Central Kalimantan
68. Darussalam Grand Mosque Tower, Palangka Raya
East Kalimantan
69. Asmaul Husna Tower, Baitul Muttaqien Islamic Center Mosque, Samarinda
70. IKN Mosque, IKN Authority
South Kalimantan
71. Rooftop of Amanah Medical Center Hospital, Banjarmasin
North Kalimantan
72. Air Force Radar Unit (SATRAD) 225, Tarakan
Bali
73. Sekeh Beach, Patra Jasa, South Kuta, Badung, Bali
West Nusa Tenggara
74. POB in Teniga Village, Tanjung District, North Lombok Regency
East Nusa Tenggara
75. BMKG Kupang Service Building, Kupang City, NTT
76. Gurita Bay, Dualaus Village, Kakuluk Mesak District, Belu Regency, NTT
South Sulawesi
77. Unismuh Makassar
78. Kemenag Parepare City
West Sulawesi
79. Soreang Beach, Banggae, Majene Regency
80. Pasangkayu Lighthouse Hill
81. Sumare Mamuju Lighthouse Point
Southeast Sulawesi
82. Watubangga Beach, Tanggetada District, Kolaka Regency
North Sulawesi
83. MTC Megamas Parking Area, R1 Floor, Manado City
Gorontalo
84. Rooftop of IAIN SAG, East Gorontalo City District, Gorontalo City
Central Sulawesi
85. POB BMKG Marana Village, Sindue District, Donggala Regency
Maluku
86. Karpan Ambon
87. Latuhalat Ambon
88. 2nd Floor of BMKG Office, Tanimbar Islands Regency
89. Ngilngof Village, Kei Kecil District, Southeast Maluku Regency, Maluku Province
90. Puncak Kalipassa, Eti Village, West Seram Regency, SBB
91. Misa Hamlet, Haya Village, Tehoru District, Central Maluku Regency
92. Salabung Mountain, Waplauw Village, Buru Regency
North Maluku
93. Ropu Tengah Balu Beach, Sahu District, West Halmahera Regency
94. Afe Taduma Beach, Ternate Island District, Ternate City
Papua
95. Lampu Satu Beach, Merauke
West Papua
96. Masni Beach, Manokwari
Summary
Indonesia’s Ministry of Religious Affairs (Kemenag) will conduct extensive moon-sighting observations, known as rukyatul hilal, on February 17, 2026, to determine the start of Ramadan 1447 H. These crucial observations will take place at 96 locations across the country, culminating in a definitive Isbat session. This session will meticulously integrate astronomical calculations (hisab) with the verifiable results of the moon-sighting to officially establish the first day of Ramadan 2026.
Kemenag emphasizes that the Isbat session upholds principles of prudence, scientific accuracy, and the collective unity of the Muslim community. The government is committed to ensuring the determination is conducted transparently, involving provincial and district/city Kemenag offices, Religious Courts, Islamic organizations, and other pertinent agencies. The final decision will serve as a unified guide for all Muslims in Indonesia.