The Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee is meeting in Lahore to sight the Muharram 1448 Hijri moon. The meeting is significant as it determines the start of the Islamic month across Pakistan. Religious observers, government institutions, and the general public are directly affected. The session is being held at the Badshahi Mosque under the chairmanship of Maulana […]
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KP announces Muharram 1 holiday
The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government has announced a public holiday on the first day of Muharram-ul-Haram 1448 AH, subject to moon sighting. The decision is significant as it marks the beginning of the Islamic new year and affects public institutions and services across the province. According to an official notification, the holiday will be observed after […]
Ashura expected on June 26 in Pakistan
The Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee has announced that it will meet on June 15 at Lahore’s Badshahi Mosque to sight the Muharram moon. The meeting will determine the official start of the Islamic month. The development is significant for setting the calendar for Muharram and Ashura observances across Pakistan. According to the committee, members will review […]
Zilhaj moon sighting meeting set for Saturday
Pakistan’s Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee will meet on Saturday to sight the Zilhaj moon, setting the stage for the official announcement of Eidul Azha. The meeting will review moon-sighting reports from across the country. The decision will determine the start of the Islamic month and Eid timings. The session will be held at the Pakistan Meteorological […]