Ruet-e-Hilal Central Committee chairman says religious scholars, astronomers gathered to help in moon sighting
Ruet-e-Hilal Central Committee Chairman Maulana Abdul Khabir Azad. Photo: APP
The Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee will observe the crescent moon of Ramadan 1447 AH in Peshawar today, and the fast is expected to begin simultaneously across the country, committee president Maulana Muhammad Abdul Khabeer Azad said on Wednesday.
Addressing a press conference in Peshawar, Azad said the committee meeting was being held in Peshawar, while the zonal and provincial committees were meeting in their respective regions.
He added that religious scholars, astronomers and other experts have gathered in the city to assist in the moon sighting. “God willing, the entire nation will observe fasting together this year too,” he said.
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Azad also highlighted recent security challenges, including attacks in Balochistan, Islamabad and Bajaur, condemned these incidents and vowed that hostile agendas would not succeed in Pakistan. He reiterated that Paigham-e-Pakistan’s narrative declares suicide attacks illegal and praised the armed forces and public for their vigilance.
The president urged citizens to prepare to welcome Ramadan with faith and solidarity.
Meanwhile, the Space and Upper Atmosphere Research Commission had said that the new moon will be born on February 17 at 5:01 pm On February 18 at sunset, the age of the moon will be around 25 hours and 48 minutes, making it visible to the naked eye. If you see it, the first day of fasting in Pakistan is expected to be on February 19.
