Predictions have been made regarding the moon of the new Islamic year in the United Arab Emirates including Pakistan.
According to the astronomical parameters, the moon of the new Islamic year 1446 Hijri is likely to be seen in Pakistan on July 7, Sunday.
Accordingly, the new Islamic year in the country will start on Monday, July 8, and Ashura Day will be on Wednesday, July 17.
However, the meeting of the central moon sighting committee under the chairmanship of Chairman Maulana Abdul Khabeer Azad will be held in Quetta on July 6, while the zonal committee meetings will also be held in the zonal headquarters in Karachi, Islamabad, and Lahore.
On the other hand, the moon of the new Islamic year 1446 Hijri in the UAE is likely to be sighted on Saturday, July 6. Accordingly, the new Islamic year in the UAE will begin on Sunday, July 7.
The UAE government has declared a public holiday on July 7 in the private sector.
