ISLAMABAD: The Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee is set to meet today to determine the beginning of Muharram ul Haram 1448 AH, with members reviewing moon sighting reports received from across the country before making an official announcement. The meeting will take place after sunset, where religious scholars and committee members will assess testimonies regarding the sighting […]
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Meteorological department forecasts Muharram moon sighting chances in Pakistan
The Meteorological Department of Pakistan has issued an update regarding the expected sighting of the Muharram ul Haram 1448 Hijri moon, stating that the chances of visibility on June 15 are extremely low. According to the department, the new moon will be born on June 15 at 7:54am, making it unlikely to be sighted anywhere […]
Pakistan to celebrate Eidul Azha on May 27
Pakistan will celebrate Eid al-Adha on May 27 after the moon marking the beginning of Zilhaj was sighted across the country, the Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee announced on Sunday. The official announcement was made following a meeting of the Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee held in Karachi, chaired by committee head Maulana Abdul Khabeer Azad. Read More: Ruet-e-Hilal […]
Zilqad moon sighting expected across Pakistan on April 18
Pakistan Space and Upper Atmosphere Research Commission has indicated that there are strong chances of the Zilqad 1447 Hijri moon being visible on April 18 across several regions. Moreover, the agency based its prediction on astronomical calculations involving the new moon’s birth and expected visibility conditions. As a result, the upcoming Islamic month is likely […]
Eid likely on March 21 as Ramadan completes 30 days
Pakistan’s Meteorological Department has predicted that Ramadan will likely complete 30 days this year. Officials say Eidul Fitr is expected to fall on March 21, based on current moon sighting data. The forecast impacts millions across Pakistan preparing for the religious festival. Deputy Director Anjum Nazir said the Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee will meet in Islamabad […]
Peshawar hosts central moon-sighting meeting today
Pakistan’s central moon-sighting committee, the Ruet-e-Hilal Committee (RHC), will meet today in Peshawar to determine the start of Ramadan. Unlike many countries using astronomical calculations, Pakistan relies on verified eyewitness sightings of the crescent moon from across the country. The committee will gather testimonies from regional and district-level observers before making an official announcement on […]
Ramadan moon likely to be sighted on February 18 in Pakistan
ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has announced that the new moon of Ramadan 1447 AH will be born on February 17 at 5:01pm (PST), with a fair chance of sighting on the evening of February 18. Read More: Ramadan 2026 fasting hours worldwide In an advisory to the Research and Reference Wing of the Ministry […]
Using science and technology for moon-sighting
It was one of those rare occasions when we actually heard someone in this government talk sense. The minister for science and technology pleaded that we should not depend on clerics to determine whether the moon has been sighted or not. There is no need, he said, to waste so much money on transporting scholars […]
KP celebrates Eidul Fitr today, a day ahead of the rest
PESHAWAR: Various areas of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) on Friday are celebrating Eid-ul-Fitr, however, Pakistanis will officially be celebrating Eid day tomorrow. Earlier it was expected that the country will be celebrating Eid altogether as a nation, especially after the first fast was observed on the same day all across Pakistan. On Thursday night, the Ruet-e-Hilal […]
Eid-ul-Fitr is expected to be on Saturday: Met department
KARACHI: The Pakistan Meteorological Department on Thursday has stated that the Shawal’s moon is expected to be sighted on Friday. While stating that the Eid-ul-Fitr is expected to be on Saturday, Met office said that there are fewer chances of the moon being cited today. Met office stated that today at sunset the moon will […]