Muharram moon not sighted in Pakistan
The Ministry of Religious Affairs on Monday announced that the Muharram 1448 AH moon was not sighted in the country. The first of Muharram will fall on Wednesday, June 17, while Ashura will be observed on June 26. In a notification, the ministry said: “In pursuance of the decision of the Central Ruet-i-Hilal Committee in its meeting held today in Lahore, the federal government in the Ministry of Religious Affairs and Interfaith Harmony, Islamabad, hereby announces that the mo
The Ministry of Religious Affairs in Pakistan announced that the Muharram 1448 AH moon was not sighted. As a result, the first day of Muharram will be on June 17, 2026. Ashura, a significant day for Shia Muslims, will be observed on June 26. The Central Ruet-i-Hilal Committee made the decision following a meeting in Lahore. The committee met at Iqbal Hall, Badshahi Mosque, to sight the moon. Muharram is a month of mourning, especially for Shia Muslims, marking the Battle of Karbala. The government has declared two holidays for the ninth and 10th days of Muharram. Religious processions are held nationwide during this time.
The announcement affects religious observances and public holidays in Pakistan.
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