--- title: "Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee announces Eid Milad-un-Nabi on August 26 after no moon sighting" description: "Most outlets reported that the Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee declared the Rabi-ul-Awwal moon was not sighted in Pakistan, leading to Eid Milad-un-Nabi being observed on August 26. The majority led with the date of the Eid and the absence of a moon sighting. A few, like 24 News HD and The Nation, also specified that the first day of Rabi-ul-Awwal would be August 15. ProPakistani included a brief note about the holiday date being confirmed, while others like Geo News and Dunya News included the name of the committee chairman, Maulana Abdul Khabir Azad, in their reporting. Overall, the framing remained consistent across outlets, with slight variation in the level of detail provided about the start of the Islamic month." url: https://harzaviya.com/stories/2808-rabiul-awwal-moon-likely-to-be-sighted-on-aug-14 site: HarZaviya language: en --- # Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee announces Eid Milad-un-Nabi on August 26 after no moon sighting pakistan · latest filing 13 Aug 2026, 10:59 PM PKT · 11–13 Aug 2026 · 15 articles from 12 outlets over 3 developments ## How it developed Newest development first. Each carries its own coverage and, where we have one, our summary of it. ### 13 Aug 2026 — Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee announces Eid Milad-un-Nabi on August 26 after no moon sighting (10 outlets) > Most outlets reported that the Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee declared the Rabi-ul-Awwal moon was not sighted in Pakistan, leading to Eid Milad-un-Nabi being observed on August 26. The majority led with the date of the Eid and the absence of a moon sighting. A few, like 24 News HD and The Nation, also specified that the first day of Rabi-ul-Awwal would be August 15. ProPakistani included a brief note about the holiday date being confirmed, while others like Geo News and Dunya News included the name of the committee chairman, Maulana Abdul Khabir Azad, in their reporting. Overall, the framing remained consistent across outlets, with slight variation in the level of detail provided about the start of the Islamic month. - **Dawn** — [Rabiul Awwal moon not sighted, Eid Miladun Nabi to fall on Aug 26](https://www.dawn.com/news/2022602/rabiul-awwal-moon-not-sighted-eid-miladun-nabi-to-fall-on-aug-26) · 13 Aug 2026, 10:59 PM PKT > The Rabiul Awwal moon was not sighted, and Eid-i-Miladun Nabi will fall on August 26, Central Ruet-i-Hilal Committee Chairman Maulana Abdul Khabeer Azad announced on Thursday. The announcement was made following a meeting of the committee in Islamabad, while a notification issued by the Ministry of Religious Affairs stated that the first of Rabiul Awwal, 1448 AH, would commence on August 15 (Sa... - **The Nation** — [Rabi-ul-Awwal moon not sighted, Eid Milad-un-Nabi to be observed on August 26](https://www.nation.com.pk/13-Aug-2026/rabi-ul-awwal-moon-sighted-eid-milad-un-nabi-observed-august-26) · 13 Aug 2026, 9:48 PM PKT · 91% identical wording to the newest filing > The Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee has announced that the moon for Rabi-ul-Awwal 1448 AH was not sighted in Pakistan on Thursday, making Saturday, August 15, the first day of the Islamic month. - **Business Recorder** — [Rabiul Awwal moon not sighted, Eid Milad un Nabi on Aug 26](https://www.brecorder.com/news/40434679/rabiul-awwal-moon-not-sighted-eid-milad-un-nabi-on-aug-26) · 13 Aug 2026, 9:40 PM PKT · 94% identical wording to the newest filing > The Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee on Thursday announced that the moon for Rabi-ul-Awwal 1448 AH was not sighted, with Eid Milad-un-Nabi (PBUH) to be observed across Pakistan on August 26. The announcement came after a meeting of the committee in Islamabad, chaired by its Chairman Maulana Abdul Khabir Azad. Representatives of the Pakistan Meteorological Department, Ministry of Science and Techn... - **ProPakistani** — [Eid Milad-un-Nabi Holiday Date in Pakistan Confirmed](https://propakistani.pk/2026/08/13/eid-milad-un-nabi-holiday-date-in-pakistan-confirmed/) · 13 Aug 2026, 9:16 PM PKT · 79% identical wording to the newest filing > The Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee has announced that the moon for Rabi-ul-Awwal was not sighted in Pakistan, and the first day… Read More The post Eid Milad-un-Nabi Holiday Date in Pakistan Confirmed appeared first on ProPakistani. - **Dunya News** — [Rabiul Awwal moon not sighted in Pakistan, Eid Miladun Nabi to fall on August 26](https://dunyanews.tv/en/Pakistan/967805-rabiul-awwal-moon-not-sighted-in-pakistan-eid-miladun-nabi-to-fall-on) · 13 Aug 2026, 8:55 PM PKT · 87% identical wording to the newest filing > The announcement was made by Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee Chairman Maulana Abdul Khabir Azad following a meeting of the committee in Islamabad - **24 News HD** — [Moon not sighted; 12th Rabi-ul-Awwal on Aug 26](https://www.24newshd.tv/13-Aug-2026/moon-sighted-12th-rabi-ul-awwal-aug-26) · 13 Aug 2026, 8:53 PM PKT · 77% identical wording to the newest filing > The new moon for the holy month of Rabi-ul-Awwal was not sighted in Pakistan on Thursday evening consequently, the first day of the Islamic month will fall on Saturday, August 15. - **Aaj News (English)** — [Rabi-ul-Awwal moon not sighted, Eid Milad-un-Nabi to be observed on August 26](https://english.aaj.tv/news/330467763/rabi-ul-awwal-moon-not-sighted-eid-milad-un-nabi-to-be-observed-on-august-26) · 13 Aug 2026, 8:44 PM PKT · 92% identical wording to the newest filing > The moon for Rabi-ul-Awwal was not sighted anywhere in Pakistan on Thursday, Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee Chairman Maulana Abdul Khabeer Azad announced. The announcement was made after a meeting of the committee in Islamabad, chaired by Maulana Abdul Khabeer Azad. Representatives of the Pakistan Meteorological Department, the Ministry of Science and Technology, and other relevant departments ... - **Pakistan Observer** — [Eid Miladun Nabi on 26 August as Rabiul Awwal Moon not sighted in Pakistan](https://pakobserver.net/eid-miladun-nabi-on-26-august-as-rabiul-awwal-moon-not-sighted-in-pakistan/) · 13 Aug 2026, 8:20 PM PKT · 86% identical wording to the newest filing > Central Ruet-i-Hilal Committee on Thursday announced that Rabiul Awwal moon was not sighted; and third Islamic month will start on… - **Geo News** — [Rabi ul Awal moon not sighted, Eid Milad un Nabi to fall on August 26](https://www.geo.tv/latest/677497-rabi-ul-awal-moon-not-sighted-eid-milad-un-nabi-to-fall-on-august-26) · 13 Aug 2026, 8:11 PM PKT · 91% identical wording to the newest filing > Chairman Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee, Maulana Abdul Khabir Azad, sighting the Muharram moon, on the rooftop of Deputy Commissioner's office, Quetta, September 26, 2022. — X@MORAisbOfficial Rabi ul Awal moon has not been sighted and Eid Milad un Nabi will fall on August... - **The Express Tribune** — [Eid Milad-un-Nabi to fall on Aug 26 as Rabi-ul-Awwal moon not sighted](https://tribune.com.pk/story/2623743/eid-milad-un-nabi-to-fall-on-aug-26-as-rabi-ul-awwal-moon-not-sighted) · 13 Aug 2026, 5:20 PM PKT · 90% identical wording to the newest filing > Ruet-e-Hilal Committee announces Aug 15 as the first day of Rabi-ul-Awwal after moon is not sighted ### 12 Aug 2026 — Rabi-ul-Awwal moon sighting delayed to August 14 or 15 (3 outlets) > Most outlets reported that the Rabi-ul-Awwal 1448 AH moon is unlikely to be sighted on August 13 or 14, with the first day of the month expected on August 15. Daily Times mentioned SUPARCO’s forecast suggesting a possible two-day delay, while Samaa emphasized the expected visibility on August 14 and the first day on August 15. The framing differed slightly in the specific dates highlighted as key for moon sighting. - **Pakistan Observer** — [Rabiul Awwal Moon Sighting Updates in Pakistan – 13 August 2026](https://pakobserver.net/rabiul-awwal-moon-sighting-updates-in-pakistan-13-august-2026/) · 12 Aug 2026, 11:51 PM PKT > Muslims across Pakistan are eagerly awaiting arrival of Rabi-ul-Awwal, with excitement building as the Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee prepares to announce… - **Samaa** — [Rabiul Awwal moon unlikely to be visible on Aug 13](https://www.samaa.tv/2087355106-rabiul-awwal-moon-unlikely-to-be-visible-on-aug-13) · 12 Aug 2026, 8:27 PM PKT · 73% identical wording to the newest filing > The moon of Rabiul Awwal 1448 Hijri is expected to be visible on August 14, while the first day of Rabi-ul-Awwal 1448 Hijri is expected to fall on Saturday, August 15. - **Daily Times** — [Rabi-ul-Awwal moon likely on August 14](https://dailytimes.com.pk/1537569/rabi-ul-awwal-moon-likely-on-august-14/) · 12 Aug 2026, 8:11 PM PKT · 80% identical wording to the newest filing >   The Rabi-ul-Awwal 1448 AH moon is unlikely to be sighted on Thursday evening, according to SUPARCO’s latest astronomical forecast. The prediction indicates that the Islamic month may begin two days later, subject to official confirmation. The development is relevant to Muslims across Pakistan awaiting the official start of Rabi-ul-Awwal. The Pakistan Space and Upper […] ### 11 Aug 2026 — Rabi-ul-Awwal moon likely to be sighted on Aug 14 (2 outlets) > Most outlets reported that the crescent of Rabi-ul-Awwal is likely to be sighted on August 14, with the first day of the month expected on August 15, citing astronomical calculations. 24 News HD emphasized the likely sighting date and the first day, while Samaa added specific details about the moon's birth time and age at sunset. - **Samaa** — [Rabiul Awwal moon likely to be sighted on Aug 14](https://www.samaa.tv/2087355051-rabiul-awwal-moon-likely-to-be-sighted-on-aug-14) · 11 Aug 2026, 9:43 PM PKT > According to Suparco, the moon will be born at 10.37pm on August 12, while its age will be about 20 hours and 53 minutes at sunset on August 13. - **24 News HD** — [Rabi-ul-Awwal moon likely to be sighted on Aug 14, first day expected Aug 15](https://www.24newshd.tv/11-Aug-2026/rabi-ul-awwal-moon-likely-sighted-aug-14-first-day-expected-aug-15) · 11 Aug 2026, 6:05 PM PKT · 81% identical wording to the newest filing > The crescent of Rabi-ul-Awwal 1448 Hijri is likely to be sighted on Aug 14, making the first day of the Islamic month likely to fall on Saturday, Aug 15, according to astronomical calculations by the Space and Upper Atmosphere Research Commission (SUPARCO). ## Part of a bigger story Other stories whose coverage resembles this one, nearest first. 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