In a televised address earlier this evening, Syed Danial said the festival to mark the end of Ramadan will proceed on Thursday as originally planned.

As the Muslim calendar is based on the lunar cycle, the start of the months are determined by the appearance of a new moon, and can be subject to change.

This is the second straight Hari Raya to be held during a movement control order, set to be in force nationwide from tomorrow until June 7.

Under the SOPs announced by the National Security Council, house visits have been banned, and prayers in mosques and suraus will be limited to ensure social distancing is maintained.

A limit of 50 people has been set for premises that can fit more than 1,000 congregants while smaller mosques and suraus that can fit less than 1,000 people are allowed only 20 worshippers.