Salam Ramadan al-Mubarak
KUALA LUMPUR - Umat Islam di Malaysia akan mula berpuasa Sabtu ini.
Penyimpan Mohor Besar Raja-Raja, Datuk Syed Danial Syed Ahmad mengumumkan tarikh permulaan puasa bagi negeri-negeri di seluruh Malaysia telah ditetapkan pada Sabtu ini, 21 Julai 2012, bagi mengikut perintah Yang di-Pertuan Agong setelah diperkenan oleh Duli-Duli Yang Maha Mulia Raja-Raja.
Majlis Raja-Raja mempersetujui bahawa cara menetapkan tarikh permulaan puasa adalah berdasarkan Rukyah dan Hisab.
Tarikh Melihat Anak Bulan Ramadan Khamis Ini
KUALA LUMPUR Julai 16, 2012: Tarikh bagi melihat anak bulan Ramadan ialah pada petang Khamis ini (19 Julai).
Menurut kenyataan Pejabat Penyimpan Mohor Besar Raja-Raja, sebanyak 30 tempat di seluruh negara telah ditetapkan bagi tujuan itu.
Umat Islam Di Malaysia Mula Berpuasa 1 Ogos
Selamat Menyambut Ramadhan Al-Mubarak 1432H
KUALA LUMPUR, 31 Julai (Bernama) -- Umat Islam di Malaysia akan mula berpuasa pada Isnin, 1 Ogos, umum Penyimpan Mohor Besar Raja-Raja Datuk Syed Danial Syed Ahmad menerusi Radio Televisyen Malaysia (RTM).
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ZON 3: BAHAGIAN TAWAU (TIMUR) TAMBISAN, SAHABAT, TUNGKU, SEMPORNA, SILABUKAN,LAHAD DATU DAN KUNAK
ZON 4: BAHAGIAN TAWAU (BARAT) BALUNG, BANDAR TAWAU, PULAU SEBATIK, MEROTAI DAN KALABAKAN.
ZON 5: (BAHAGIAN KUDAT) PULAU BANGI, PITAS, KOTA MARUDU, MATUNGGONG DAN KUDAT.
ZON 6: GUNUNG KINABALU ( KETINGGIAN 4,101 M).
ZON 8: BAHAGIAN PEDALAMAN (ATAS) PENSIANGAN, NABAWAN, SOOK, SEPULUT, TAMBUNAN, DAN KENINGAU.
Tarikh Lihat Anak Bulan Ramadan Pada Ahad
KUALA LUMPUR, 26 Julai (Bernama) -- Tarikh melihat anak bulan bagi menentukan permulaan puasa bagi umat Islam di seluruh Malaysia ialah pada petang Ahad ini, 31 Julai bersamaan 29 Syaaban 1432 Hijrah.
Menurut kenyataan Pejabat Penyimpan Mohor Besar Raja-Raja Malaysia, tempat melihat anak bulan adalah Pontian Kecil di Johor; Kompleks Falak Al-Khawarizmi, Tanjung Bidara (Melaka); Teluk Kemang (Negeri Sembilan); Bukit Melawati (Selangor); Pulau Angsa (Selangor); Bukit Jugra (Selangor), Balai Cerap Selangor, Sabak Bernam (Selangor); Pantai Pasir Panjang (Perak); Pusat Falak Sheikh Tahir, Pantai Aceh (Pulau Pinang); Kampung Pulau Sayak, Kuala Muda (Kedah); Pemandangan Indah, Pulau Langkawi (Kedah); Menara Alor Setar (Kedah).
Bukit Besar, Kuala Terengganu (Terengganu); Bukit Kemuning, Kemaman (Terengganu); Pulau Perhentian (Terengganu); Balai Cerap KUSZA, Setiu (Terengganu), Bukit Peraksi, Pasir Puteh (Kelantan); Bukit Kampung Tembeling, Kuala Krai (Kelantan); Menara Bangunan SEDC, Kota Baharu (Kelantan).
Tanjung Lubang, Miri (Sarawak); Teluk Bandung, Kuching (Sarawak), Tanjung Batu, Bintulu (Sarawak); Balai Cerap Al-Biruni, Putatan, Sabah; Bukit Tanjung Batu, Nenasi (Pahang); Gunung Berincang, Cameron Highlands (Pahang); Bukit Pelindong, Kuantan (Pahang).
Menara Universiti Malaysia Sabah (Labuan); Menara Kuala Lumpur (Kuala Lumpur); Pusat Konvensyen Antarabangsa Putrajaya, dan Kuala Sungai Baru, Simpang Empat (Perlis).
Majlis Raja-Raja mempersetujui bahawa cara menetapkan tarikh permulaan puasa adalah berdasarkan Rukyah dan Hisab, dan pengisytiharan tarikh permulaan puasa akan dibuat oleh Penyimpan Mohor Besar Raja-Raja Malaysia melalui radio dan televisyen pada malam itu juga.
A Guide to Fast and Convenient Sahur Meals
Sahur is an Islamic term referring to the meal consumed early in the morning by Muslims before fasting in daylight hours during the Islamic month of Ramadan. The meal is eaten before dawn (imsak) and it is also considered as the morning meal replacing the traditional two daytime meals (breakfast and lunch).
Being the only meal eaten by Muslims before the break of dawn during the month of Ramadan, sahur is highly recommended in Islam and is considered a virtue. Even though sahur is not compulsory (wajib), it is worthwhile to have it regularly as it serves to provide energy for those observing Ramadan during the day.
However, waking up in the wee hours of the morning to prepare a meal is not exactly an easy thing to do especially for those who are not living with their family. If you are living on your own, you would want to prepare sahur meals that are easy, fast, convenient and, most importantly, provides sufficient energy until buka puasa time. Here are some suggestions for meals that don’t require much effort to prepare yet will give you enough ‘fuel’ to ‘function’ throughout the day.
Breads and Sandwiches
Wholemeal or wholegrain breads contain nutrients that give you the energy you need to make it through the fasting hours. Tuna, cheese or egg sandwiches are quite ideal as they contain plenty of protein.
Wholegrain sandwiches are not only convenient, the bread also has low glycemic index (GI). Foods with a low GI, by virtue of their slow digestion and absorption, produce gradual rises in blood sugar and insulin levels, and have proven beneficial to health. Low GI diets improve both glucose and lipid levels in people with diabetes. They have benefits for weight control too as they help control appetite and delay hunger. Low GI diets also reduce insulin levels and insulin resistance.
Cereals
You can try many of the three-in-one pack cereals that are readily available in supermarkets. There are many to choose from like oatmeal, chocolate, corn, vanilla or anything else that suits your taste buds. If you cannot find a high fiber cereal that you really like there are ways to make it tastier. You can can simply mix different cereals or add fruits (bananas, strawberries, kiwis, raisins etc), nuts, cinnamon, honey, etc to improve the taste. With a little creativity you can enjoy a very healthy and tasty cereal for sahur.
Fast Food
Fast food can also be taken for sahur as these meal varieties can make you full and provide you with ample energy. Fried chicken and pizza are some examples of fast food which you can have for sahur. You only need to fry the chicken for a short time. As for pizzas, don’t worry, we’re talking about frozen pizzas that only requires you to heat up in the oven or microwave for 5 to 20 minutes. The only thing is these types of meals are not that healthy compared to the ones above.
Traditional Rice with Dishes
Some of us simply can’t live without rice. A simple meal for a person whose staple diet is rice usually features at least two dishes – one meat dish and the other being vegetable. These two dishes can be as simple as anchovies (ikan bilis), fried eggs, fried chicken etc. Rice, as we know, contains carbohydrates that provide energy while eggs and anchovies contain protein. The cooking process can be sped up by adding boiled water from a kettle (instead of cold tap water) into electrical rice-cookers. As for vegetables, a simple lettuce-and-tomato salad would do and, if you’re not too picky, just use tomato sauce as dressing.
Besides these, canned sardines would also be another convenient option to consider for sahur. If you’re up for it you can add garlic, onions, tomatoes and even potatoes to make it more wholesome. There are also those ready-to-eat-meals that only require heating up available in supermarkets such as chicken curry, beef kurma, sambal ikan bilis, chicken rendang and beef rendang to name a few.
More Tips
It may be a good idea to prepare what you want to have for sahur before you go to sleep, especially if you’re not a morning person. This way, it would leave you with less to do (and more time) when you wake up.
Also, buka puasa leftovers from the night before can also be reheated to become accompanying dishes for sahur.
''Berdasarkan kepada kiraan falak, anak bulan Ramadan tidak akan wujud pada hari rukyah (20 Ogos) kerana tempohnya tidak sampai pada tahap kematangan berikutan jarak antara waktu berlakunya ijtimak (detik pemisahan) antara bulan Syaaban dan Ramadan adalah satu jam sebelum Maghrib," katanya ketika dihubungi Utusan Malaysia hari ini.
Berhubung penentuan tarikh Aidilfitri, Ahmad Taufan berkata, ijtimak Ramadan dan Syawal berlaku pada pukul 2.44 pagi pada hari rukyah 29 Ramadan (19 September) dengan usia anak bulan Syawal mencapai lebih 16 jam.
