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Muharram moon not sighted, Ashura on June 26

Geo News · Jun 15, 2026, 3:32 PM · Also reported by 2 other sources

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A large number of mourners attending the 9th Muharram procession in Islamabad. — APP/File The Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee on Monday announced that the Muharram moon has not been sighted in the country, hence the first of Muharram will fall on June 17 ...

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Muharram moon not sighted, Ashura on June 26

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