PESHAWAR – The government of KP announced public holiday on 1st of Muharram to mark beginning of new Islamic year 1447.
According to an official notification issued by the provincial government, the public holiday for 1st Muharram 1447 AH will be observed in accordance with the moon sighting announcement by the Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee.
1st Muharram Holiday
Muharram 2025 1447 Hijri is expected to start on June 26, Thursday as national space agency, SUPARCO, predicted strong possibility of sighting the new moon of the first Islamic month.
According to a spokesperson from SUPARCO, the new moon is expected to be born on Wednesday, June 25, 2025, at 3:32 PM local time. By the evening of June 26, at sunset, the moon will be approximately 28 hours and 15 minutes old which is an ideal age for visibility.
Latest data shows the duration between sunset and moonset in Pakistan’s coastal regions will be around 75 minutes, offering optimal conditions for moon sighting. Clear skies across much of the country are also expected to aid visibility.
Ashura 2025
Ashura 2025 is expected to fall on Sunday, July 6, with the new Islamic year 1447 Hijri likely to begin on Friday, June 27, based on astronomical predictions.
Punjab government has imposed Section 144 from the 1st to the 10th of Muharram and banned pillion riding on the 9th and 10th to ensure security during the holy month.
