First Rajab today

ISLAMABAD: The moon of the Islamic month of Rajab al-Murjab has been sighted, confirming that the first day of Rajab 1447 AH will be observed on Monday, December 22, 2025.

The confirmation came following an announcement by the Chairman of the Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee, Maulana Abdul Khabir Azad. Based on his declaration, the Ministry of Religious Affairs issued a formal notification regarding the beginning of Rajab al-Murjab.

Rajab is one of the four sacred months in Islam and holds significant religious importance for Muslims.

Earlier, the Space and Upper Atmosphere Research Commission (SUPARCO) had released its forecast for the sighting of the moon marking the start of Rajab al-Murjab 1447 AH.