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Eid Milad un Nabi to be celebrated on Aug 26 as Rabi ul Awal moon not sighted

Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee Chairman Maulana Abdul Khabir Azad makes announcment after chairing meeting

By Web Desk
August 13, 2026
Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee Chairman Maulana Abdul Khabeer Azad, surrounded by religious scholars and clerics, looks in the telescope to spot the crescent moon in this undated image. — AFP/File
Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee Chairman Maulana Abdul Khabeer Azad, surrounded by religious scholars and clerics, looks in the telescope to spot the crescent moon in this undated image. — AFP/File

The Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee has announced that the moon for Rabi-ul-Awwal was not sighted, and Eid Milad-un-Nabi (Peace Be Upon Him) will be observed on August 26.

The announcement was made following a meeting of the Ruet-e-Hilal Committee in Islamabad, chaired by Chairman Maulana Abdul Khabir Azad.

Representatives from the Pakistan Meteorological Department, the Ministry of Science and Technology and other concerned institutions also provided their technical support in the matter.

After reviewing reports and testimonies from across the country, the committee confirmed that no credible evidence of moon sighting had been received.

Accordingly, the first Rabi-ul-Awwal for the Islamic year 1448 AH will commence from Saturday, August 15, while the 12th Rabi-ul-Awwal — the birth anniversary of Prophet Muhammad (Peace Be Upon Him) — will be observed on Wednesday, August 26.

The 12th of Rabi ul Awal marks the birth anniversary of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) and holds deep spiritual significance for Muslims across the globe.

The faithful commemorate this day with prayers, charity, and a renewed commitment to follow the teachings of the holy prophet, whose life remains a beacon of guidance and compassion for all humanity.