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Muharram Moon Not Sighted in Pakistan; Ashura on July 17

6Jul

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Islam, Pakistan

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

6Jul

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Global, Islam

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...

Pakistan Outshine India to Reach Asian 15-Red Snooker Championship Semi-Finals

4Jul

By Tahreem Akram2 Comments

Sports

Pakistan Outshine India to Reach Asian 15-Red Snooker Championship Semi-Finals

ISLAMABAD: In a thrilling match on Thursday, Pakistan triumphed over India in the quarterfinals of the ACBS Asian 15-Red Men’s Team Snooker Championship 2024, held in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The Pakistani team, consisting of Asjad Iqbal and Awais Munair, defeated the Indian duo of Sarav Kothari and Hussain Khan with a score of 3-0, securing their place in the semifinals. Pakistan displayed exceptional skill with winning scores of 63-35, 75-22, and 70-06. Their next challenge is against Hong Kong in the semifinals, set to take place tonight. This victory assures Pakistan of at least one medal in the championship. The Pakistani team has shown remarkable performance throughout the competition. On the first day, they won two matches in their group, showcasing their dominance. They began t...

Pakistan Qualifies for ICC T20 World Cup 2026

4Jul

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Sports

Pakistan Qualifies for ICC T20 World Cup 2026

With the recent conclusion of the T20 World Cup, the ICC has finalized the 12 teams for the next edition of the mega event, which will take place in 2026 in India and Sri Lanka. The upcoming ICC tournament will feature 20 teams, divided into four groups of five sides each. India and Sri Lanka automatically secured the first two spots as hosts. The Super Eight qualifiers at the 2024 World Cup and the T20I team rankings determined the next 10 spots. Through this process, Afghanistan, Australia, Bangladesh, England, South Africa, and the West Indies secured their places in the 2026 T20 World Cup. The United States also secured a spot in the tournament. Pakistan's national cricket team secured a place in the next edition based on their T20I ranking (7th). The team is led by Babar Azam. ...

Ashura 2024 in Pakistan: Expected Dates Announced

24Jun

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Islam

Ashura 2024 in Pakistan: Expected Dates Announced

Ashura 2024, the solemn day of commemoration, occurs every year on the 10th of Muharram. This day is dedicated to honoring Hazrat Imam Hussain (R.A) and other martyrs of Karbala. In Pakistan, this occasion is observed with deep reverence and strict security measures. Ashura marks the unwavering courage and faith of the Prophet Muhammad’s (PBUH) grandson, Hazrat Imam Hussain (R.A), along with his family and loyal companions. They bravely stood against oppression to uphold the principles of Islam. Across Pakistan, mourning processions will be organized in cities and towns to remember the sacrifices of Karbala. People participate in these processions to express their grief and pay tribute to the martyrs. In addition to processions, many communities hold majlis, or gatherings, where ...