Rajab moon sighted in Pakistan

The crescent for the Islamic month of Rajab was sighted in Pakistan on Friday.

The announcement of moon sighting was made by Central Ruet-i-Hilal Committee Chairman Maulana Abdul Khabir Azad.

As a result, the commencement of the first day of Rajab 1445 AH  is set to take place on Saturday, January 13, across the country.

The session of the Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee, which convened at the Department of Religious Affairs in Lahore, has successfully concluded.

Rajab is a sacred month for Muslims, as it marks the occasion of Isra and Miraj, the miraculous night journey of the Holy Prophet. Rajab also precedes the holy month of Ramazan, which is expected to begin in mid-April this year.

The moon sighting committee was aided by the Pakistan Space and Upper Atmosphere Research Commission (SUPARCO), the Ministry of Science and Technology, and the Department of Meteorology. The committee meets on the 29th of every lunar month to confirm the start of the next month.