ISLAMABAD: The Rabi-ul-Awwal moon is unlikely to be sighted in Pakistan on the evening of August 13, according to a forecast issued by the Pakistan Space and Upper Atmosphere Research Commission (SUPARCO).
SUPARCO said the new moon is expected to be born at 10:37 pm on August 12. By sunset on August 13, the moon is expected to be around 20 hours and 53 minutes old.
The commission said that in Pakistan’s coastal areas, the interval between sunset and moonset is expected to be approximately 32 minutes, making the crescent unlikely to be visible either to the naked eye or through a telescope.
As per the astronomical calculations, 1 Rabi-ul-Awwal will be on Saturday, August 15. But, the final verdict about the sighting of the moon and the commencement of the Islamic month will rest with the Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee.
In case Rabi-ul-Awwal starts from August 15, 12 Rabi-ul-Awwal will be on Wednesday, August 26.
According to the Pakistan Meteorological Department, the expected beginning of Rabi-ul-Awwal 1448 AH would be on August 15, and 12 Rabi-ul-Awwal would occur on August 26 of the same month.
Eid Milad-un-Nabi (PBUH) is celebrated in the whole country of Pakistan with the religious fervor through congregations, Seerat Conferences, processions and other religious ceremonies during the celebrations.
