ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Space and Upper Atmosphere Research Commission (SUPARCO) has announced that the new moon of Zulqadh 1447 AH is expected to be born on April 17 at 16:52 PST. At the time of sunset on April 18, the age of the new moon will be approximately 26 hours and 21 minutes, with an estimated 81-minutes interval between sunset and moonset along Pakistan’s coastal belt. Based on these astronomical parameters, the chances of sighting the Zulqadh crescent on the evening of April 18 are very bright. Consequently, the 1st Zulqadh 1447 AH is anticipated to fall on April 19 (Sunday) marking the conclusion of the holy month of Shawwal. The final decision regarding the sighting of the Zulqadh crescent and the commencement of holy moth will be made by the Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee of Pakistan, which is the sole competent authority to announce the beginning of Islamic months on credible witness testimonies and verified observations from across the country. APP
