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Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee convenes in Karachi for Rabi-ul-Awwal moon sighting

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Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee convenes in Karachi for Rabi-ul-Awwal moon sighting

Karachi: The Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee will hold a key meeting in Karachi today (Saturday, August 24, 2025) to sight the crescent for the Islamic month of Rabi-ul-Awwal 1447 AH. The main session of the committee will convene after Asr prayers at the Pakistan Meteorological Department office in Karachi. The meeting will be chaired by the … Read more

Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee to meet today for moon sighting of Safar 1447 AH

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Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee to meet today for moon sighting of Safar 1447 AH

Islamabad: The Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee will meet today (Friday) to sight the moon of the Islamic month of Safar al-Muzaffar 1447 Hijri. According to the Ministry of Religious Affairs, the meeting will be chaired by Maulana Syed Muhammad Abdul Khabir Azad and will take place at the central office of the Ministry in Islamabad. Other … Read more

Ruet-e-Hilal Committee to convene today for Muharram-ul-Haram moon sighting

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Ruet-e-Hilal Committee to convene today for Muharram-ul-Haram moon sighting

Islamabad: The Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee is scheduled to hold its meeting today to observe the crescent moon marking the beginning of Muharram-ul-Haram 1447 AH. According to the Ministry of Religious Affairs’ spokesperson, the committee’s session will take place after Asr prayers at the Deputy Commissioner’s Office in Quetta, with Maulana Abdul Khabeer Azad presiding. Zonal … Read more

Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee to meet in Quetta tomorrow

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Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee to meet in Quetta tomorrow

ISLAMABAD: The Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee will meet in Quetta tomorrow for sighting the Crescent of Muharram-ul-Haram 1446 Hijri. Chairman of the Committee Maulana Abdul Khabir Azad will preside over the meeting. The meetings of Zonal and District Ruet-e-Hilal Committees will also be simultaneously held at their respective headquarters.

Ruet-e-Hilal Committee meeting in Islamabad for sighting of Eid Moon

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The meeting of the Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee for sighting of Shawwal Crescent is underway in Islamabad. Chairman of the Committee Maulana Syed Muhammad Abdul Khabir Azad is presiding over the meeting. According to the Spokesperson of Ministry of Religious Affairs, the meetings of Zonal Committees are also being held simultaneously in the provincial capitals.  

Ruet-e-Hilal Committee to meet for sighting Ramadan moon on March 11

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Ramadan 2024 Crescent Moon to Emerge by 2pm on Sunday: PMD

ISLAMABAD: The Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee is scheduled to meet in Peshawar on the evening of March 11 (Monday) to sight the Ramadan moon. If the crescent is sighted, the commencement of the holy month will be observed on March 12 (Tuesday). The meeting will be chaired by Maulana Abdul Khabeer Azad, the committee’s chairman, and … Read more

Ramadan Moon not sighted in Saudi Arabia, First fast on Thursday

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Ramazan Moon in Saudi Arabia

The Ramadan moon was not sighted in Saudi Arabia on Tuesday evening, meaning the holy month will officially begin on Thursday (March 23) instead of Wednesday. The crescent moon, which marks the beginning of the holy month of Ramadan, was not sighted on Tuesday evening in Saudi Arabia, according to local media reports. Therefore, Wednesday, … Read more

Govt to grant three day holiday for Eid-ul-Azha: sources

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NCOC Eid Al-Adha guidelines

The Government of Pakistan on Monday has decided to grant a three-day holiday on the occurrence of Eid-ul-Azha, citing sources. According to the report, the holidays will fall from July 20 to July 22 stating the three days of Eid. According to the sources, the Interior Ministry had sent a summary to the Prime Minister, … Read more

Eidul Azha 2021: Nine-day holiday for government employees

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eidul azha

This year government workers are expected to get a nine-day holiday on account of Eidul Azha, according to the sources. According to the sources report, Eid holidays in Pakistan are predicted to start from July 17 as the government workers perceive Saturday and Sunday as weekly holidays. Whereas, the Hajj holiday would be on July … Read more

Nation Is Not Obliged To Observe Qaza Fast: SAMP Ashrafi

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Nation Is Not Obliged To Observe Qaza Fast: SAMP Ashrafi

Prime Minister Imran Khan’s Special Representative for Interfaith Harmony Maulana Tahir Ashrafi said that the Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee took the right decision regarding the announcement of Eid-ul-Fitr today. In a Tweet, the SAMP said that it was not a wrong decision to celebrate Eid on Thursday as the announcement was made by the Central Ruet-e-Hilal … Read more

PM Imran Felicitates Nation On Arrival Of Ramadan In A Special Message

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PM Imran Ramadan Special Message

Prime Minister Imran Khan has on Tuesday extended heartfelt Ramadan greetings to all the Muslims out there and wished everyone a very blessed month ahead.

In a special message to the nation, PM Imran Khan said, “I wish the entire nation and the nation of Islam on the arrival of Ramadan.”

“May Allah Almighty help Pakistan during these testing times and grant us success with patience and perseverance,” he added.

The premier further added that the purpose of fasting is to increase feelings of self-sacrifice in a person.

“Enduring hunger and thirst while fasting promotes feelings of empathy for others,” added the Prime Minister.

PM Imran Khan also prayed for the future of Pakistan and also urged the masses to fully adhere to the COVID-19 SOPs to battle with the ongoing pandemic wave.

“In this blessed month of Ramadan, while showing selflessness and compassion, we have to take special care of the needy and identify and discourage the elements involved in profiteering and hoarding,” PM Imran added more.

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Ramadan 2021: Politicians Extend Heartfelt Greetings To All Muslims

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Ramadan 2021 Greetings

Ramadan 2021 moon sighted across Pakistan as the Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee confirms the news on April 13.

The first day of Ramadan 2021 will fall on April 14 (Wednesday) and the Muslims will observe the first Taraweeh prayers tonight.

However, several politicians, social media users and other Muslims felicitate the Muslim brethren on this auspicious occasion.

Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi, Senator Faisal Javed, Information Minister Fawad Chaudhry, PML-N Vice President Maryam Nawaz and other extend greetings of this holy month.

It is pertinent to mention here that the moon for the month of Ramadan had been sighted in Saudi Arabia, the Supreme Court had announced. 

In a statement issued by the Saudi Supreme Court, Tuesday (April 13) has marked the first day of Ramadan.

This will be the second year when the Holy month will be observed under the deadly COVID-19 pandemic.

What Is Ramadan?

Ramadan is the ninth month of the Islamic calendar which is observed by the entire Muslim community from around the world.

The Muslims engage in good deeds and ask for forgiveness and refrain from eating and drinking from dawn until sunset.

This annual practice is considered one of the five pillars of Islam. It is said that Ramadan is the commemoration of Prophet Muhammad’s first revelation.

Importance Of Ramadan:

The Holy Prophet (P.B.U.H) said,

“When the month of Ramadan starts, the gates of the heaven are opened and the gates of Hell are closed and the devils are chained” (Bukhari)

In another Hadith, the Holy Prophet (P.B.U.H) said,

“Whoever fasts during Ramadan out of sincere faith and hoping to attain Allah’s rewards, and then all his past sins will be forgiven.” (Bukhari).

Significance Of Ramadan In The Quran:

Allah Almighty has talked about the significance of Ramadan in the Holy Quran in the following verse:

“O you who believe! Fasting is prescribed to you as it was prescribed to those before you, that you may learn piety and righteousness” (Quran, 2:183)

Every Muslim wakes up early to eat a pre-dawn meal “Suhoor” before keeping the fast and they break it with Maghrib prayers “Iftaar”.

The Holy Quran was revealed on the Holy Prophet (P.B.U.H) in the month of Ramadan that is why it is important for every Muslim to read the entire Quran in the holy month.

“Ramadan is the (month) in which the Quran was sent down, as a guide to mankind, also Clear (Signs) for guidance and the differentiation (between right and wrong)” (Quran, 2:185)

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Pakistan: First Ramadan To fall on April 14, announces Ruet-e-Hilal Committee

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Ramadan Moon Sighted In Pakistan

The Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee has on Tuesday announced that the crescent for the month of Ramadan has been sighted in Pakistan.

Pakistan will observe the first day of Ramadan on Wednesday, April 14 after Chairman Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee, Maulana Abdul Khabeer Azad made the announcement after the session in Peshawar.

He announced that Ramazan 1, 1442 Hijri, will fall on April 14, 2021.

However, the Muslims will observe the first Taraweeh prayers tonight.

The regional and zonal Ruet-e-Hilal committees also held meetings in different parts of the country to support the Central Committee to reach a conclusion.

Yesterday, the crescent for the month of Ramadan had been sighted in Saudi Arabia, the Supreme Court has announced on Monday. 

In a statement issued by the Saudi Supreme Court, Tuesday (April 13) marks the first day of Ramadan.

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Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee will meet in Peshawar for Ramadan moon-sighting

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Ramadan Moon

The Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee will meet today to sight the Ramadan moon. According to the details, the Committee will meet in Peshawar under the presidency of Maulana Abdul Khabir Azad. Provincial and District Ruet-e-Hilal Committees will also simultaneously meet in their respective areas. This would be the first Ramadan moon sighting under the new chairman, … Read more

Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee will meet today for Shaban Moon Sighting

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Shaban Moon

The Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee will meet today for the sighting of the moon of Shaban, 1442 AH. According to the details, Maulana Abdul Khabeer Azad who is the chairman of the Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee will preside the meeting. The Meteorological Department (PMD) had earlier stated that there is a major chance of sighting the new … Read more

Jamadi-ul-Sani moon sighted in Pakistan

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Jamadi-ul-Saani moon sighted

The moon of Jamadi-ul-Sani has been sighted in Pakistan. According to the details, the sighting of the moon was announced by the Ministry of Religious Affairs instead of the Ruet-e-Hilal Committee.

The Central Route Hilal Committee met for the first time in the federal capital Islamabad under the chairmanship of new chairman Maulana Abdul Khabir Azad.

During the meeting, an attempt was made to sight the moon of Jamadi-ul-Sani. Efforts were also made to obtain evidence from zonal sighting crescent committees across the country regarding the sighting of the moon.

However, the Ministry of Religious Affairs announced after the report of the evidence received that the moon of Jamadi-ul-Sani has been sighted in the country.

The first Jamadi-ul-Sani will be on Friday, January 15

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Muharram moon sighting: meeting of the Central Rute-e-Hilal underway

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The meeting of the Central Rute-e-Hilal is underway at the Met Complex of the Meteorological Department. A meeting of the Central Rute-e-Hilal Committee is underway to decide on the sighting of the moon in the month of Muharram. According to details, evidence of sighting of the moon will be obtained from all over the country … Read more

‘Fawad Chaudhry only knows how to mock the religion’, Mufti Muneeb

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Mufti Muneeb Zilhajj Moon

Following the Zil Hajj moon controversy, Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee Chairman Mufti Muneeb-ur-Rehman has stressed that it was first-day crescent according to both science and religion.

While reacting strongly to Federal Minister for Science and Technology Fawad Chaudhry’s statement, Mufti Muneeb asked which science or book of astronomy determines lunar date by the size of moon.

The Ruet-e-Hilal Committee chief remarked that Fawad Chaudhry is portraying himself as an expert of science which is only his ignorance. His only work is to mock the religion, Mufti Muneeb affirmed.

Earlier on Wednesday, Fawad Chaudhry had posted a picture of the crescent on Twitter and wrote, “Is this the first-day moon? Does the moon stay in the sky for so long after the sun sets? Let the people decide for themselves…”

However, Fawad Chaudhry still not ready to accept the decision of Ruet-e-Hilal Committee celebrating Eid-ul-Adha on 1st August.

According to the details, the Ruet-e-Hilal Committee has said that the moon could not be sighted due to thick clouds. To which Cuadhry responded, “If there were clouds, how could be the moon sighted?”

He went on to say, “The scholars should decide whether technology is forbidden (Haraam) or not. If people can pray by looking and the time, then why moon cannot be seen by technology?”

Fawad Chaudhry concluded by saying, “The Zilhajj moon has already been sighted in Pakistan, you can watch its location on the Ruet App.”

This is not the first time when Fawad Chaudhry proved the technology right. The final decision of celebrating Eid-ul-Adha is yet to be finalized after Fawad’s statements.

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Eid-ul-Adha 2020: Mufti Muneeb Vs Fawad Chaudhry

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Mufti Muneeb Zilhajj Moon

The Zilhajj moon could not be sighted today. Eid-ul-Adha will be celebrated on 1st August 2020 in Pakistan. Today, Ruet-e-Hilal Committee gathered at Karachi’s Meteorological Department to sight the Zilhajj moon. The purpose of the meeting was to clarify when to celebrate Eid-ul-Adha in Pakistan. As the moon could not be sighted today, the Ruet-e-Hilal … Read more

Eid-ul-Adha 2020: Zilhajj moon not sighted, Eid-ul-Adha to be celebrated on Aug 1

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Zilhajj moon has not been sighted today. Eid-ul-Adha will be celebrated on 1st August 2020 in Pakistan. The Ruet-e-Hilal Committee was gathered at Karachi’s Meteorological Department’s office to sight the moon of Zilhajj today. The meeting started at 6:00 pm. The meeting was chaired by Mufti Muneeb ur Rehman, with meetings of the zonal committees … Read more

Eid-ul-Adha 2020: Ruet-e-Hilal Committee gathers for Zilhajj moon sighting

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The Ruet-e-Hilal Committee has gathered to sight the moon of Zilhajj today. The meeting has already started at 6:00 pm. The meeting is chaired by Mufti Muneeb ur Rehman, with meetings of the zonal committees taking place at the headquarters of the provinces. As per details, the meeting has been carried out at the Meteorological … Read more

Ruet-e-Hilal Committee will meet today for Ramadan moon sighting

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Ruet e Hilal Committee

Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee  is meeting in Karachi today to decide about sighting of the Moon for Ramazan-ul-Mubarak 1441 Hijri or otherwise. Chairman of the Committee Mufti Munib-ur-Rehman will preside over the meeting. Earlier Ruet-e-Hilal Committee Chairman Mufti Muneeb ur Rehman said that he and Mufti Taqi Usmani would offer payers at home during Ramazan amid … Read more

UAE Announces a Holiday on Eid Milad-un-Nabi (SAW)

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Abu Dhabi Announces a Holiday on Eid Milad-un-Nabi (SAW)

The UAE government has announced a public holiday on the occasion of Hazrat Muhammad (PBUH)’s birthday. According to the details, the United Arab Emirates government has announced to give public holiday on the occasion of Hazrat Muhammad Mustafa (SAW)’s birthday. The Federal Authority for Government Human Resources UAE has announced the holiday on twitter. الهيئة … Read more

Govt to celebrate Eid Milad-un-Nabi (SAW) officially with religious zest

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Eid Milad un Nabi

The government has decided to celebrate Eid Milad-un-Nabi all over the country at an official level. According to details, Prime Minister Imran Khan has announced that the Government will officially celebrate Eid Milad-un-Nabi with religious and also directed the Ministry of Religious Affairs and Interfaith Harmony to hold an International Seerat-e-Rehmat-ul-Alameen (PBUH) Conference. The Prime … Read more

Rabi-ul-Awwal’s moon appeared, Eid Milad al-Nabi to be on November 10

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12 rabi ul awwal

Rabi-ul-Awwal’s moon appeared, Eid Milad al Nabi will be on November 10, Sunday nationwide. According to the details the meeting of Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee held in Karachi. Chairman of the committee Mufti Muneeb ur Rehman chaired the meeting. Mufti Muneeb-ur-Rehman, chairman of Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee announced this after receiving information from across the country. The … Read more

Believers prepare for religious activities as Muharram begins

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Muharram moon sighted

The Hijri year of 1441 has begun with the sighting of the moon of Muharram-ul-Haram in Pakistan as announced by the Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee here on Saturday evening. The committee announced that Muharram, the first month of the Islamic (Hijri) calendar will begin from Sunday, September 1, 2019 and the day of Ashura will fall … Read more

Hijri New Year begins in Pakistan, Youm-e-Ashur to be on Sept 10

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Rajab Moon 2020 not sighted in Pakistan: Mufti Muneeb

Moon of 1441 Hijri year has been sighted in the federal capital, Youm-e-Ashur to be on Tuesday, September 10. As per the MET office, the Hijri year of 1441 has begun with the sighting of the moon of Muharram-ul-Haram in Pakistan as announced by the Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee here on Saturday evening. Yesterday, the Khyber … Read more

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