Safar moon not sighted in Pakistan

The moon for the Islamic month of Safar 1446 Hijri was not sighted anywhere in Pakistan, announced Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee.

Moon-sighting committees convened across the country, with representatives from the Meteorological Department and SUPARCO in attendance.

No reports of moon sightings were received from any part of the country by the zonal committees. As a result, the Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee, which met in Lahore, confirmed that the moon of Safar had not been sighted.

The Ministry of Religious Affairs issued a notification stating that due to the lack of moon sightings, Tuesday, August 6, will be the 30th day of Muharram. Consequently, the first day of Safar 1446 Hijri will be observed on Wednesday, August 7.