Jamadi ul Sani Moon Not Sighted in Pakistan, Committee Announces
: Latest Pakistan Official Update,The much-anticipated sighting of the Jamadi ul Sani moon did not occur in Pakistan, the Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee officially announced on Friday. This decision means the Islamic month of Jamadi ul Sani will commence two days after the announcement.
The central committee convened its meeting in Lahore to gather evidence and testimonies regarding the new crescent. Concurrently, zonal committees across the country, including in Karachi where the local body met at the Pakistan Meteorological Department office, also held sittings.
Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee Confirms No Jamadi ul Sani Moon Sighting
Following the consultations, Chairman of the Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee, Maulana Abdul Khabeer Azad, confirmed the outcome to Geo News. He stated that the crescent for Jamadi ul Sani was not sighted anywhere in Pakistan, leading to the decision. SindhNews.com reported on the proceedings simultaneously. The new month will therefore begin on Sunday.
This non-sighting of the Jamadi ul Sani moon was largely anticipated by the Space and Upper Atmosphere Research Commission (SUPARCO). In a statement issued prior to the committee’s meeting, SUPARCO had forecast that the moon might not be visible on Friday, November 21st. The age of the new moon was calculated to be approximately 30 hours and 17 minutes at sunset.
Such astronomical details often play a crucial role in supporting the committee’s decisions, aligning religious observation with scientific data. The decision regarding the Jamadi ul Sani moon sighting ensures standardized calendar observance across Pakistan.
Conclusion
The Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee’s declaration on Friday confirmed that the Jamadi ul Sani moon was not sighted, postponing the start of the new Islamic month. This decision, guided by both eyewitness testimonies and scientific forecasts, sets the national calendar for one of the significant months in the Islamic year.