Islamabad: The Safar moon was sighted in Pakistan, and Thursday, July 16, 2026, will mark the first day of Safar-ul-Muzaffar 1448 AH.
The Ministry of Religious Affairs and Interfaith Harmony issued an official notification after the Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee confirmed the crescent sighting.
Committee Chairman Maulana Abdul Khabir Azad announced the decision following a meeting at the ministry in Islamabad.
He said the committee received credible moon-sighting testimonies from several parts of Pakistan. Reports came from Nokkundi, parts of Sindh and other areas.
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Maulana Abdul Khabir Azad said weather conditions remained clear in most regions, although some locations experienced cloud cover.
The committee reviewed the testimonies and unanimously confirmed that the Safar-ul-Muzaffar crescent had been sighted.
The ministry subsequently notified July 16 as 1 Safar 1448 AH across Pakistan.
