ISLAMABAD – Jamadi us Sani, the sixth Islamic month, will start on December 4, 2024 (Wednesday) as no moon was sighted today, Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee Chairman Maulana Syed Muhammad Abdul Khabir Azad announced on Wednesday.
The chief of the country’s top moon sighting body said the crescent for Islamic month of Jamadi us Sani 1446. was not sighted anywhere in the country on Monday.
The announcement was made after meeting of Ruet-e-Hilal Committee’s zonal body as members gathered at respected sites. The key meeting was led by Abdul Khabeer Azad, Chairman of the committee.
Despite generally clear weather conditions across the country, some areas faced overcast skies, hindering moon observation. Now, the committee unanimously decided that the first day of Jamadi us Sani will be observed on Wednesday, December 4, 2024.
Key things you need to know about Jumadi us Sani
Name of the Month
The name “Jumada” refers to dry, parched land, and shows dry month in Islamic calendar.
Key Events
The six Islamic month holds several events in history, including the birth and death of Hazrat Fatimah bint Muhammad, the youngest daughter of Prophet Muhammad (SAW).
First Month for Prophet Muhammad SAW to have revelation
The Revelation to Prophet Muhammad (PBUH): It was in this month that Prophet Muhammad (PBUH), at the age of 40, received the first revelation from the Angel Gabriel while meditating in the cave of Hira, marking the beginning of his divine mission.
Deaths
Death of prominent figures including Umm al-Banin (RA), the wife of Ali ibn Abi Talib (RA).
Hazrat Abu Bakr (RA), the first caliph, also passed away in this month
