Muharram moon not sighted in Pakistan, Ruet-e-Hilal Committee confirms

The Muharram moon sighting has not been confirmed in Pakistan, according to the Ruet-e-Hilal Committee Pakistan, which has officially announced the start of the new Islamic month.

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| Published June, 15 2026 | Updated

KARACHI (Web Desk): The Muharram moon sighting has not been confirmed in Pakistan, according to the Ruet-e-Hilal Committee Pakistan, which has officially announced the start of the new Islamic month.

The committee stated that no reliable reports of Muharram moon sighting were received from any part of the country. Based on this decision, the Islamic month will begin according to the Islamic calendar Pakistan system.

Officials confirmed that 1st Muharram will fall on Wednesday, June 17, marking the beginning of Muharram 2026 and the new Islamic year preparations across the country.

The announcement was made after a formal meeting of the Ruet-e-Hilal Committee Pakistan, which reviews moon sighting evidence from different regions before finalizing Islamic dates.

Authorities explained that the determination of 1st Muharram depends on the visibility of the crescent moon, which is essential in the Islamic calendar Pakistan for marking the start of each month.

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The confirmed schedule also sets the Ashura date Pakistan as Friday, June 26, when religious gatherings and processions are expected to take place nationwide.

With the start of Muharram 2026, preparations for religious observances have begun across Pakistan, following the official declaration of 1st Muharram.

Officials have urged citizens to rely only on the Ruet-e-Hilal Committee Pakistan for accurate announcements regarding the Islamic New Year Pakistan and avoid confusion from unofficial sources.