The moon of Jumada al-Thani 1448 AH was not sighted anywhere in Pakistan, and the first day of the Islamic month will fall on Thursday, November 12.
The announcement was made by the Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee following a meeting chaired by its chairman, Maulana Abdul Khabeer Azad, in Islamabad.
Meetings of zonal Ruet-e-Hilal committees were also held at their respective headquarters to review reports of moon sightings from different parts of the country.
Announcing the decision, Maulana Abdul Khabeer Azad said weather conditions remained clear at most locations across Pakistan.
However, no credible reports of the new moon being sighted were received from any part of the country.
Following the review of available reports and testimonies, the committee confirmed that Jumada al-Thani 1448 AH would begin on November 12.
Jumada al-Thani is the sixth month of the Islamic lunar calendar and follows Jumada al-Awwal.
The Islamic calendar is based on the sighting of the new moon, meaning the beginning of each month may differ according to local moon-sighting decisions.
