New information has come to light as lAHORE – The Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee is set to meet in Lahore today ( June 15) for sighting the crescent of Muharramul Haram 1448 Hijri. Chairman of the Committee Moulana Abdul Khabir Azad will preside over the meeting. The story is expected to develop further.

Background and Context

To put this in perspective, analysts point to a number of relevant factors.

The meetings of zonal and district Ruet-e-Hilal Committees will also be held simultaneously at their respective headquarters.

Muharram Moon Forecast The spokesperson of the Pakistan Space and Upper Atmosphere Research Commission ( SUPARCO) stated on Sunday that the probability of sighting the Muharram moon on 15 June is extremely low, and it is likely that Zil Hajj 1447 AH will complete a 30-day cycle.

Political Implications

A growing chorus of voices has emerged to analyze what this means.

As noted by to the statement, the new moon of Muharram 1448 AH is expected to be born at 7:54 am on 15 June 2026.

At the same time, nevertheless, visibility of the crescent in Pakistan on the evening of the same day is considered highly unlikely.

What This Means for Americans

Beyond the immediate headlines, this development could reshape how the issue is handled.

Astronomical calculations indicate that 1 Muharram 1448 AH is expected to fall on Wednesday, 17 June 2026.

Adding further dimension to the story, based on this, Youm-e-Ashura would probable be observed on Friday, 26 June, if the month begins on that date.

What has become increasingly clear is that at sunset, the moon ’ s age will be close to 11 hours and 50 minutes, while in coastal regions there may be a difference of approximately 40 minutes between sunset and moonset.

Observers have also noted that the post Ruet committee meets today for Muharram moon 2026 sighting appeared first on Daily Pakistan English News.

What Comes Next

What this development ultimately means remains to be seen. But its significance — both in the immediate term and over the longer horizon — is already being felt by those involved and those watching from the outside.