Muslims in the country will celebrate Aidiladha on Sunday, Oct 5, the Keeper of the Rulers' Seal, Syed Danial Syed Ahmad, announced tonight.

"In adherence to the command of the Yang di-Pertuan Agong, following the consent of the Rulers, I hereby declare that 1 Zulhijah 1435 Hijrah falls on Sept 26.

"As such, Aidiladha (10 Zulhijah) for the states in Malaysia will be on Sunday, Oct 5, 2014," he said.

Syed Danial's announcement was broadcast over Radio Televisyen Malaysia (RTM).

- Bernama