Muharram 2021 moon sighted in Pakistan
The sighting of the moon marks new Islamic year, 1443 AH
QUETTA: The Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee on Monday sighted the moon for Muharram-ul-Haram. The sighting of the moon has marked the new Islamic year, 1443 AH.
Youm-e-Ashura to be observed on August 19.
Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee Chairman Moulana Syed Muhammad Abdul Khabir Azad is presiding over the meeting, which is taking place at the Deputy Commissioner's office in Quetta.
Representatives from the Central and Zonal Ruet-e-Hilal Committees, Pakistan Meteorological Department officials, Ministry of Science and Technology, and Ministry of Religious Affairs and Harmony are present in the meeting.
According to astronomical parameters, there is a good chance of sighting the new moon today.
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