ISLAMABAD, July 29: The Muharramul Haram crescent has not been sighted and Youm-e-Ashur will be observed on August 9 (Tuesday), the Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee announced on Friday.
The first of Muharram – which is also the first day of Hijri year 1444, according to the Islamic calendar – will commence on Sunday (July 31).
The announcement was made following a meeting for the moon sighting, chaired by Ruet-e-Hilal Committee Chairman Maulana Muhammad Abdul Khabir Azad.
The provincial and district moon sighting committees also held their meetings simultaneously today at their respective headquarters.
Muharram is the month of mourning for the seventh-century martyrdom of Hazrat Imam Hussain, the grandson of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH).
Security is beefed up across the country for the many processions taken out by the believers.
The country has seen a raft of attacks at imambargahs and processions in the past.-DNA
Muharram moon not sighted, Ashura on August 9
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