Safar Moon Sighting Today Across Pakistan

Pakistan – (Staff Correspondent/Web Desk) – Safar moon sighting today is expected across most parts of Pakistan, raising hopes that the second month of the Islamic calendar will begin on Thursday, July 16. Weather experts say the sky conditions look promising this evening.

According to the Space and Upper Atmosphere Research Commission (SUPARCO), the new moon was born at 2:44 PM on Tuesday, July 14. This timing gives the crescent enough age and height to be seen clearly once the sun sets today.

By evening, the moon will be close to 29 hours old. Experts say this is a strong age for visibility, especially compared to past months when the moon was too young or too low to spot.

SUPARCO also shared details about coastal regions. In these areas, the moon is likely to set around 65 minutes after sunset. This gap gives observers a good window to catch sight of the thin crescent in the western sky.

The final word on the new month, though, does not come from weather departments alone. That job belongs to the Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee. The committee is holding its official meeting today in Islamabad to review sighting reports from across the country.

Alongside the central committee, zonal Ruet-e-Hilal committees are also meeting in different cities. These teams will collect testimonies from local observers and religious scholars before passing them on to the central body. Once verified, the chairman will make the final call.

If the moon is sighted as expected, the first day of Safar will fall on Thursday, July 16. This would keep Pakistan’s Islamic calendar in step with strong scientific predictions this month.

Moon sighting plays an important role in Islamic tradition. It decides the start of every lunar month, including major religious events later in the year. That is why announcements from the Ruet-e-Hilal Committee are followed closely by people across the country.

For many families, the sighting of the new moon is also a simple, shared moment. People often step outside after sunset, looking toward the horizon together, waiting for news from the committee.

Weather will play a small but important role this evening. Clear skies in most regions are expected to support visibility, though isolated cloud cover in some areas could make sighting harder for local observers.

Until the official announcement is made, the SUPARCO forecast stands as a reliable guide. Based on current calculations, chances remain high that Safar 1448 Hijri will officially begin this Thursday.

People across Pakistan are now waiting for the Ruet-e-Hilal Committee’s evening statement, which will confirm whether the crescent was spotted and settle the exact date of Safar.