Ashura, the 10th of Muharram, is being observed across Pakistan with deep religious devotion to commemorate the martyrdom of Hazrat Imam Hussain (RA) and his companions in Karbala. Mourning processions, majalis, and rituals are taking place in cities and towns nationwide, as people pay tribute to the unmatched sacrifices made for truth and justice. In […]
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Muharram begins tomorrow: Ashura on july 6, govt plans strong security measures
The Central Ruet-i-Hilal Committee has confirmed the sighting of the Muharram moon on Thursday evening. As a result, the new Islamic year 1447 AH will begin on Friday, June 27. This means Ashura — the 10th day of Muharram — will be observed on Sunday, July 6. Muharram marks the first month of the Islamic […]
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 […]