ISLAMABAD: The Space and Upper Atmosphere Research Commission (SUPARCO) has issued a forecast for the sighting of the Rabi-ul-Awwal moon for the Islamic year 1447 Hijri.
According to the report, the new moon is expected to be born at 11:06 am on August 23, 2025. By sunset on August 24 (29th Safar), it will be around 32 hours and 13 minutes old, which is within the visibility range.
In Pakistan’s coastal areas, the time gap between sunset and moonset will be about 45 minutes. If the skies remain clear, the moon is likely to be visible that evening.
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Based on these conditions, the first of Rabi-ul-Awwal is expected to fall on Monday, August 25, 2025, and 12th Rabi-ul-Awwal on Saturday, September 6. However, the final decision will be announced by the Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee after the official moon-sighting process.
It may be noted that the federal government has already declared a public holiday on 12th Rabi-ul-Awwal.
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