Muhammadiyah, the second largest Muslim organization in Indonesia after Nadhlatul Ulama (NU), has set June 6 as beginning of this year's fasting month for their members and supporters. It is based on the results of a 'hisab hakiki wajudul hilal' calculation and conference conducted by Muhammadiyah central executive board’s tarjih (law making) and tajdid (reform) councils. 

According to declaration, the first fasting month will fall on June 6

Jakarta Muhammadiyah Vice Chairman, Agus Suradika disclosed the decision has been issued in the declaration number 01/MLM/I.O/E/2016.

"According to declaration, the first fasting month will fall on June 6," he said, after being interviewed by Beritajakarta.com, Tuesday (4/19).

As for 1 Syawal 1437 Hijri, he added, will fall on July 6.

He went on the say that ijtimak (conjunction) Dzulhijjah 1437 Hijri falls on Thursday Wage, September 1, 2016 at 4.05.40 PM. The moon high at the time of sunset in Yogyakarta was -0 degrees or hilal is not yet seen and throughout Indonesia at the time of sunset, the moon is below the horizon.

He could not confirm the start of Ramadan that set by the Ministry of Religious. Because the government still has to conduct an itsbat (confirmation) trial. He warned, if there is a difference later, the public is expected to honor and respect those differences

"We hope all parties can appreciate and respect differences of opinion. In order to run fast in peace," he hoped.