Rabi-ul-Awwal moon not sighted in Pakistan; Eid Milad-un-Nabi to fall on Sept 6
- Meeting of Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee was held in Islamabad
Rabi-ul-Awwal moon has not been sighted, hence, Eid Milad-un-Nabi (PBUH) will fall on September 6, the Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee announced on Sunday.
Eid Milad un Nabi (PBUH) is celebrated nationwide with religious fervor on the 12th of lunar Islamic month Rabi-ul-Awwal and the government declares it a public holiday.
Meeting of the Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee, presided by chairman Moulana Abdul Khabir Azad, was held in Islamabad on Sunday evening for sighting of Rabi-ul -Awwal 1447 Hijri moon.
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Zonal Ruet-e-Hilal Committees also met at their respective headquarters for sighting of the moon.
No testimony of sighting of the moon was received from any place, said Azad, adding that 1st Rabbiul Awwal will be marked on Tuesday, August 26. Whereas, he said, 12th of the Islamic month will fall on Saturday, September 6.