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PMD forecasts Rabiul Awwal to begin on August 15 after moon not sighted on August 13

HarZaviya summary · from 5 outlets

Most outlets reported the Pakistan Meteorological Department's forecast that the Rabiul Awwal crescent moon would not be visible on August 13, leading to an expected start of the month on August 15. Samaa and The Nation emphasized the PMD's astronomical prediction, while Dunya News added that the Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee will make the final announcement. Pakistan Observer included the year 2026 in its headline, which was not otherwise mentioned in the other excerpts.

How 5 outlets covered this — an automatically generated summary. Each outlet's own headline and excerpt are below.

Same story from 5 outlets

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  1. BOL News

    Rabi-ul-Awwal moon likely to be sighted on THIS date in Pakistan

    Eid Milad-un-Nabi (ﷺ) is expected to fall on Wednesday, August 26. The post Rabi-ul-Awwal moon likely to be sighted on THIS date in Pakistan appeared first on BOL News.

  2. The Nation 71% identical

    Rabi ul Awal moon unlikely to be sighted on August 13: PMD

    ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has forecast that the crescent moon marking the beginning of Rabi ul Awal 1448 AH is unlikely to be sighted on the evening of August 13.

  3. Dunya News 76% identical

    Rabiul Awwal expected to begin on August 15 in Pakistan

    PMD says the Rabiul Awwal moon is unlikely to be sighted on Aug 13, with the month expected to begin on Aug 15. The final announcement will be made by the Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee.

  4. Pakistan Observer 81% identical

    Rabiul Awwal moon sighting, Eid Milad-un-Nabi latest update – August 2026

    ISLAMABAD – The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has forecast that the crescent moon marking the beginning of Rabiul Awwal 1448…

  5. Samaa 64% identical

    Rabiul Awwal expected to begin on Aug 15

    The PMD’s astronomical prediction stated that the Rabi-ul-Awwal crescent is unlikely to be visible on the evening of August 13.

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