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Eid Milad-un-Nabi Holiday Date in Pakistan Confirmed

The Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee has announced that the moon for Rabi-ul-Awwal was not sighted in Pakistan, and the first day … Read More The post Eid Milad-un-Nabi Holiday Date in Pakistan Confirmed appeared first on ProPakistani .

Eid Milad-un-Nabi Holiday Date in Pakistan Confirmed

Pakistan's Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee has determined that the moon for Rabi-ul-Awwal was not observed in the country, meaning the Islamic month begins on Saturday, August 15. This announcement was made after a meeting chaired by Maulana Abdul Khabir Azad, with representatives from the meteorological department, science ministry and other bodies.

The committee reviewed reports and testimonies from across Pakistan and found no credible sightings to confirm the start of Rabi-ul-Awwal 1448 AH. As a result, Eid Milad-un-Nabi, marking the birth of Prophet Muhammad, will be observed on that day, with the 12th of Rabi-ul-Awwal falling on Wednesday, August 26.

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