Muharram and Ashura date predicted by SUPARCO
Key takeaways
- The Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee is scheduled to meet today to sight the Muharram moon and determine the beginning of the new Islamic year.
- According to an official announcement, Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee Chairman Maulana Abdul Khabir Azad will preside over the meeting at Iqbal Hall, Badshahi Mosque in Lahore.
- The committee will review moon-sighting testimonies received from across the country before making an official announcement regarding the commencement of Muharram 1448 AH.
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Add ARY News on Google AAResize KARACHI: The Pakistan Space and Upper Atmosphere Research Commission (SUPARCO) has predicted that the Muharram-ul-Haram moon is unlikely to be sighted today, June 15, making it likely that 1st Muharram 1448 AH will fall on Wednesday, June 17, and Ashura (10th Muharram) on Friday, June 26.
The Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee is scheduled to meet today to sight the Muharram moon and determine the beginning of the new Islamic year.
According to an official announcement, Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee Chairman Maulana Abdul Khabir Azad will preside over the meeting at Iqbal Hall, Badshahi Mosque in Lahore. The Islamabad Zonal Committee meeting will be held at the Kohsar Block after Maghrib prayers.