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Muharram commencement date announced in Pakistan
Key takeaways
- The central committee meeting was held at Iqbal Hall, Badshahi Mosque in Lahore to sight the crescent moon, while provincial and zonal committee meetings took place simultaneously in various cities across the country.
- Maulana Abdul Khabir Azad stated that the committee received no credible testimonies confirming a moon sighting today.
- Consequently, he announced that the new Islamic Year will commence on Wednesday, June 17.
Why this matters: local context for readers following news across Pakistan and the region.
Add ARY News on Google AAResize LAHORE: Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee Chairman Maulana Abdul Khabir Azad announced that the Muharram moon was not sighted today, meaning the 1st of Muharram will fall on Wednesday, June 17, ARY News reported.
The central committee meeting was held at Iqbal Hall, Badshahi Mosque in Lahore to sight the crescent moon, while provincial and zonal committee meetings took place simultaneously in various cities across the country.
Maulana Abdul Khabir Azad stated that the committee received no credible testimonies confirming a moon sighting today.
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