Eid-e-Miladun Nabi to fall on Sept 6 as Rabiul Awwal moon not sighted in Pakistan

The Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee announced on Sunday that the moon of Rabi-ul-Awwal 1447 Hijri has not been sighted in the country, so the Islamic month will start from August 26.

This announcement was made after a meeting of the Ruet-e-Hilal Committee, chaired by its Chairman, Maulana Abdul Khabir Azad, held in Islamabad.

According to the announcement, Eid Milad-ul-Nabi (PBUH) will be celebrated on September 06 across the country.

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Muslims around the world celebrate the birth of Prophet Muhammad (Peace Be Upon Him), known as Eid Milad un Nabi, on the 12th of Rabiul Awwal — the third month of the Islamic lunar calendar.

The day is celebrated through public processions, events, and seminars shedding light on the Seerah of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH).