The Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee is convening today in Quetta to sight the moon of the new Islamic year month, Muharram-ul-Haram 1446 Hijri. This meeting marks the beginning of the Islamic New Year and is of great significance for Muslims across the country.
Maulana Abdul Khabir Azad, Chairman of the Ruet-e-Hilal Committee, will preside over the meeting, which will be attended by members of the central and zonal committees. The moon sighting session will take place at the DC Complex in Quetta, while simultaneous meetings will be held in Islamabad, Karachi, Lahore, Rawalpindi, Peshawar, and other areas.
The zonal committees will share evidence of moon sighting with the central committee, which will then make a final decision on the matter. However, cloudy weather may pose a challenge to moon visibility, making it difficult for the committee to sight the moon.
In preparation for the Muharram month, the Punjab government has imposed section 144 and banned pillion riding across the province to ensure the security of processions. This move is aimed at maintaining law and order during the sacred month.
The Ruet-e-Hilal Committee\’s meeting today holds great importance for Muslims in Pakistan, as it marks the beginning of a new Islamic year. The committee\’s decision will be eagerly awaited by the nation, and its announcement will be made public soon after.
