First day of the Islamic month will fall on September 6, says Ruet-e-Hilal Committee Chairman
Rabi-ul-Awal moon not sighted, Eid Milad-un- Nabi to fall on Sept 17. The Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee announced on Wednesday that the crescent moon for Rabi ul Awwal of 1446 Hijri was not sighted in Pakistan. As a result, the Islamic month of Rabi ul Awwal will officially begin on September 6 (Friday).
The decision was made following a meeting chaired by Maulana Abdul Khabir Azad in Islamabad, where committee members reviewed moon sighting reports.
In accordance with this announcement, Eid Milad un Nabi (PBUH), the celebration of the birth of Prophet Muhammad (Peace Be Upon Him), will be observed on September 17 (Tuesday) across the country.
Eid Milad un Nabi, which falls on the 12th of Rabi ul Awwal, is marked by various public events, including processions, seminars, and educational activities focused on the life and teachings of the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH).
As Eid Miladun Nabi (PBUH) approaches, different buildings and shrines in the country are decorated with lights.
The government and religious organisations chalk out a number of programmes to highlight the character and merciful acts of the Holy Prophet (PBUH) with great reverence and devotion.
The day will dawn with 31 and 21 gun-salutes in the federal and provincial capitals, respectively to pay homage to Prophet Muhammad (PBUH).
Special prayers will be offered in mosques for peace, progress and prosperity of the country, besides early liberation of Palestine and Kashmir from illegal occupation.
Stringent security measures are also adopted on this occasion to avoid any untoward situation and to ensure safe passage of the sacred day.
Rabiʽ al-Awwal is the third month of the Islamic calendar. The name Rabī‘ al-awwal means “the first month or beginning of spring”, referring to its position in the pre-Islamic Arabian calendar.
In the days of the Ottoman Empire, the name of this month in Ottoman Turkish was Rèbi’ ulèvvèl,[1] with the abbreviation Ra. In modern Turkish, it is Rebiülevvel.
