Chairman of Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee says religious scholars, astronomers gathered to help in moon sighting
Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee Chairman Maulana Abdul Khabir Azad. Photo: APP
The Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee will sight the crescent of Ramazan 1447 AH in Peshawar today, when the fast is expected to begin simultaneously across the country, committee chairman Maulana Muhammad Abdul Khabeer Azad said on Wednesday.
Addressing a press conference in Peshawar, Azad said the committee’s meeting was held in Peshawar while 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 help observe the moon. “God willing, the entire nation will also fast together this year,” he said.
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Azad also highlighted recent security challenges, including attacks in Balochistan, Islamabad and Bajaur, condemning these incidents and vowing that hostile agendas would not succeed in Pakistan. He reiterated that the Paigham-e-Pakistan narrative declares suicide attacks illegal and praised the armed forces and the public for their vigilance.
The chairman urged citizens to prepare to welcome Ramazan 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 17:01. On February 18 at sunset, the moon’s age will be about 25 hours and 48 minutes, making it visible to the naked eye. If you see, the first day of fasting in Pakistan is expected on February 19.
