The moon was not sighted, Muharram 1 will be on 17th across the country, Ashura Day will be on 26th June

The moon for Muharram-ul-Haram 1448 Hijri was not sighted across Pakistan. As a result, the first of Muharram will be observed on June 17th, and Ashura will be commemorated on June 26th. This announcement comes as a significant update for the Muslim community in Pakistan, as the sighting of the new moon marks the beginning of the Islamic new year and dictates the dates for important religious observances like Ashura, which is a day of remembrance for the martyrdom of Imam Hussain. The decision was made after reports confirmed the crescent moon was not visible nationwide.