In regards to the moon of Ramadan 1447 AH the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) issued a very vital announcement. According to the forecast of the Met Office, the crescent would have great possibilities of being spotted on tomorrow, February 18, 2026, in the plains of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP), Sindh and Balochistan.
The Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee will be sitting tomorrow (29 th Shaban) at Peshawar that the evidence shall be acquired and an official announcement made.
Moon Age & Technical Details
Through its advice to the Ministry of Religious Affairs, the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) provided some important astronomical information about the new moon. The department holds that the new moon came into the world on February 17 at 5:01 PM. The age of the moon is expected to pass 19 hours by evening of February 18 which is a satisfactory time to possibly be seen. Also, the crescent will be visible on the horizon still after a duration of about 35 minutes after the sunset, which will stand higher possibilities of being seen by the naked eye, assuming the weather is clear.
SUPARCO Forecast: When is the First Fast?
It was also predicted by the Space and Upper Atmosphere Research Commission (SUPARCO) that there is a great chance that the Ramadan crescent will be seen on the evening of February 18.
Regional Moon Visibility Timings
The PMD has shared region-wise timings for the last time the moon will be visible on the horizon:
| Region / Province | Last Visibility Time (PST) |
| Sindh | Until 07:24 PM |
| Balochistan | Until 07:47 PM |
| Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) | Until 07:13 PM |
| Punjab | Until 07:08 PM |
| Azad Jammu & Kashmir (AJK) | Until 06:58 PM |
| Gilgit-Baltistan (GB) | Until 06:53 PM |
FAQS
When is the first Ramadan 2026 expected in Pakistan?
According to PMD and SUPARCO forecasts, the first Ramadan is expected to fall on Thursday, February 19, 2026.
Is there a chance of sighting the moon on Feb 18?
Yes, there is a fair chance of sighting the moon on Feb 18 as its age will be over 19 hours, and it will stay on the horizon for roughly 35 minutes.
What will be the duration of the fast?
Fasting hours in Pakistan will range between 12 to 13 hours, increasing gradually as the days get longer.
