The Pakistan Space and Upper Atmosphere Research Commission (SUPARCO) has predicted that the new Islamic year 1447 Hijri will likely begin on the evening of Wednesday, June 26.
The crescent moon for the new Hijri year is likely to be born on June 25 at 3:32 PM. It will be around 28 hours old by sunset on June 26 which is a suitable age for visibility.
Suparco predicts Muharram ul Haram moon sighting on June 26 eve
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A SUPARCO spokesperson also stated that the time gap between sunset and moonset at Pakistan’s coastal areas will be around 75 minutes. This gap will make the condition favourable for the moon to be visible.
If the moon is sighted on Wednesday then the sacred day of Youm-e-Ashura (10th Muharram) will fall on Saturday, July 6.
The Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee of Pakistan will hold a meeting on Thursday evening to confirm the moon sighting Muharram ul Haram 1447 Hijri. Zonal committees across the country will also meet at their respective locations to observe the crescent.
