Crescent Sighting Meeting to Decide Start of Ramadan on Feb 18
News Desk
Peshawar: The Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee will meet in Peshawar on Wednesday evening to sight the crescent moon of Shaban 1447 AH, a development that will determine the expected date for the start of Ramadan across Pakistan.
The session will begin at 4:00pm and continue late into the night at the conference room of the Department of Auqaf, Hajj, Religious and Minority Affairs, Central Eidgah, Charsadda Road. The meeting will be chaired by the head of the Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee, with zonal committees set to convene simultaneously in their respective provincial headquarters.
Religious scholars, meteorological experts and officials will review testimonies from across the country before making an official announcement regarding the moon sighting. The decision will formally establish the beginning of the new Islamic month.
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Authorities have urged citizens to actively participate in the process. Those who sight the crescent can report their testimony by appearing in person at the venue or by contacting the committee through its dedicated phone line.
The moon sighting meeting traditionally draws nationwide attention, as its announcement sets the stage for preparations for Ramadan, including prayer arrangements, market activity and public schedules.
Security and administrative arrangements have been finalized to ensure the smooth conduct of the meeting and verification of evidence, officials said.
