Ruet-e-Hilal Committee to Meet for Muharram Moon Sighting in Pakistan on July 6th, 2024

The Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee will meet in Quetta on July 6 to look for the Muharram moon, marking the beginning of the Islamic New Year. This important event, led by Chairman Maulana Abdul Khabir Azad, will take place on a Saturday evening, as the committee tries to confirm the sighting of the crescent moon.

The Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee, responsible for moon sightings in Pakistan, plays a vital role in the Islamic calendar. The sighting of the Muharram moon not only signifies the start of the new Islamic year but also sets the dates for significant religious observances. On July 6, the committee will gather in Quetta to observe and report the sighting. The outcome will influence the religious calendar for the year ahead.

The Chairman, Maulana Abdul Khabir Azad, will lead the main meeting, bringing together committee members who have the crucial task of verifying the moon sighting. Meanwhile, zonal committees across different regions will also meet at their designated locations to assist in the observation.