The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) government has announced a public holiday across the province on the 1st of Muharram-ul-Haram, subject to the sighting of the Muharram moon. According to a notification issued by the KP Administration Department, all government offices and educational institutions will remain closed on the first day of the Islamic New Year. The holiday also marks the martyrdom anniversary of Hazrat Umar Farooq (RA), the second Caliph of Islam.
Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee Meeting
The Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee is set to meet today to sight the Muharram moon and determine the beginning of the new Islamic year. The meeting will be chaired by Maulana Syed Muhammad Abdul Khabir Azad and attended by representatives of the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD), SUPARCO, and the Ministry of Science and Technology. Simultaneously, zonal Ruet-e-Hilal committees will hold meetings in various cities across the country.
Weather Advisory
The Met Office has forecast a nationwide rain spell and warned of potential flash floods and landslides. Citizens are advised to remain cautious.
Final Announcement
The final announcement regarding the sighting of the Muharram moon and the commencement of the new Islamic year will be made after reviewing reports received from both the central and zonal committees.
