Moon of Rabi al-Awwal Sighted: When is Eid Milad-un-Nabi 2025 in Pakistan?

The Supreme Court of Saudi Arabia has confirmed the sighting of the Rabi’ al-Awwal crescent on Saturday, officially declaring Sunday, August 24, 2025, as the first day of the Islamic month. Consequently, the twelfth day of Rabi’ al-Awwal will fall on Thursday, September 4, 2025 in Saudi Arabia.

In Pakistan, the Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee is scheduled to meet in Karachi today (Sunday) to sight the crescent of Rabi-ul-Awwal. The meeting will take place after Asr prayers at the Pakistan Meteorological Department’s office. Members of the committee will include representatives from the Ministry of Religious Affairs, SUPARCO, the Meteorological Department, and the Ministry of Science and Technology.

Zonal committees across Islamabad, Lahore, Quetta, Peshawar, and other cities will also hold meetings. The final announcement regarding the moon sighting will be made by the Chairman of the Ruet-e-Hilal Committee, Maulana Abdul Khabir Azad.

Earlier, SUPARCO predicted strong chances of moon sighting on August 24. According to their spokesperson, in coastal areas, the gap between sunset and moonset will be around 45 minutes, making visibility possible. Based on these predictions, the first of Rabi-ul-Awwal in Pakistan is expected to fall on Monday, August 25, with 12 Rabi-ul-Awwal (Eid Milad-un-Nabi) observed on Friday, September 5.

Meanwhile, the moon of Rabi-ul-Awwal has already been sighted in Saudi Arabia. The Supreme Court confirmed that the first of Rabi-ul-Awwal 1447 AH falls today (August 24). The official Haramain account posted a photo of the Makkah Clock Tower illuminated to mark the occasion. Accordingly, the 12th of Rabi-ul-Awwal will be observed on September 4 in Saudi Arabia.

Authorities in Oman also confirmed the crescent sighting on August 23, making Sunday the first of Rabi-ul-Awwal. Earlier, Kuwait’s government announced a public holiday on Thursday, September 4, to mark the birth anniversary of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH).

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