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Muharram Moon Not Sighted in Pakistan; Ashura on July 17

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Muharram Moon Not Sighted in Pakistan; Ashura on July 17

The crescent moon for Muharram has not been sighted in Pakistan, and the first day of this Islamic month will be on Monday, July 8. Maulana Abdul Khabir Azad, the Chairman of the Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee, made this announcement on Saturday. Therefore, people will observe Ashura, the 10th day of Muharram, on July 17. This decision came after the Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee met in Quetta to sight the crescent moon of Muharram 1446 Hijri. Maulana Abdul Khabir led the meeting, and zonal and district bodies of the committee held meetings at their respective headquarters. The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) had predicted that the moon would likely not be visible due to partly cloudy or cloudy weather in many parts of the country. The PMD expected the new moon to appear a...

Saudi Arabia Announces First Day of Muharram 2024

Saudi Arabia has announced that the first day of Muharram, the beginning of the new Islamic year, will be on Sunday, July 7, 2024.The Supreme Court made this decision after observers did not sight the crescent moon on Friday, July 5, 2024. As a result, the current Islamic month, Zilhajj, will last for 30 days, ending on Saturday, July 6, 2024. The Supreme Court of Saudi Arabia issued a statement confirming the new dates: "The Crescent Sighting Committee of the Supreme Court decided that Saturday, 30/12/1445 AH according to the Umm Al Qura calendar, corresponding to July 6, 2024 AD, will be the completion of the month of Dhul Hijjah for the year 1445 AH as thirty days, and that Sunday, 1/1/1446 AH according to the Umm al-Qura calendar, corresponding to July 7, 2024 AD, will be the first...

Karbala: A Battle that brings a lifelong grief for Muslims

A black day in the history of Muslims. Karbala can undoubtedly marked as a day of immense pain and tears. A biggest loss in the face of humanity and peace. Ashura celebrated as a defeat to oppressions and a win for truth bearers. Shrine of Imam Hussain (RA) 10 Muharram 61 Ah is an unforgettable day for any Muslim. A day when Beloved Grandson of Prophet Mohammad (SAW) massacred along with His family. Hussain Ibn Ali (RA) and His companions defeated in the battle of Karbala and brutally martyred. Army of Umayyad Caliph Yazid ordered this horrendous act in order to get empire. But history never forgive anyone. Today Hussain is Alive and Yazid is nowhere to found. Hussain's Bravery and stick to the veracity makes him Immortal in history. Today on Ashura Muslims gather around and mourn...