ISLAMABAD: The Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee has convened an vital assembly on June 15 to sight the Muharram moon, whereas astronomers have predicted that 1st Muharram is prone to fall on June 17 in Pakistan.
The assembly, scheduled to be held at Lahore’s Badshahi Mosque, will assessment moon-sighting testimonies and experiences acquired from throughout the nation earlier than making a closing choice relating to the start of the brand new Islamic yr.
In response to consultants, the probabilities of sighting the Muharram moon on June 15 are extraordinarily low resulting from its younger age. They consider the crescent is unlikely to be seen to the bare eye, making it possible that Zil Hajj will full 30 days.
If the moon isn’t sighted on June 15, Muharram-ul-Haram is anticipated to start on June 17, astronomers mentioned.
Primarily based on the projected calendar, the ninth and tenth of Muharram, together with Ashura, are prone to fall on June 25 and June 26, respectively.
Nonetheless, the Ministry of Non secular Affairs and astronomical consultants have burdened that the official dates for Muharram will solely be introduced after the Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee points its formal choice following the moon-sighting assembly on the night of June 15.
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