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Rabiul Awal moon not sighted, Eid Milad un Nabi to be celebrated on Sept 17

The moon sighting committee announce this after its meeting held in Islamabad

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Rabiul Awal moon not sighted, Eid Milad un Nabi to be celebrated on Sept 17
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Islamabad: The Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee on Wednesday announced that the crescent for Rabi ul Awwal of 1446 Hijri was not sighted in the country, therefore, the Islamic month will commence from September 6 (Friday).

The announcement came after the moon sighting committee meeting headed by its chairman Maulana Abdul Khabir Azad held in Islamabad.

As per the announcement, the Eid Milad un Nabi (PBUH) will be celebrated across the country on September 17 (Tuesday).

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 marked by public processions, events and seminars shedding light on the Seerah of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH).

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