🔥 Trending Pakistan Meteorological Department Predicts Sighting of Safar Moon

The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has issued predictions regarding the sighting of the Safar 1448 AH moon in Pakistan.

Expected Sighting Date

The PMD forecasts that the moon for Safar 1448 AH is likely to be sighted on the evening of July 15, 2026 ²⁵. This would make Thursday, July 16, 2026, the probable first day of Safar ²³⁴.

Astronomical Details

According to the PMD, the new moon is expected to be born on July 14, 2026, at 2:43 PM (Pakistan Standard Time) ⁴⁵. Favorable weather conditions are anticipated across most parts of the country for moon sighting on the evening of July 15 ⁵.

Official Announcement

It is important to note that these are predictions by the PMD. The final and official announcement regarding the start of Safar will be made by the Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee ¹⁴⁸. This committee is responsible for moon sighting decisions in Pakistan and gathers reports from various cities before making its official declaration ⁸.

Historical Context on Moon Sighting

While the PMD provides scientific predictions, the actual start of an Islamic month is confirmed by direct moon sighting. There have been instances in the past where the Safar moon was not sighted on the expected date, leading to the first day of Safar being observed later. For example, in 2025, the Safar moon was not sighted, and the first day of Safar was observed on Sunday, July 27, 2025 ⁶. Similarly, in another instance, the moon was not sighted, and Safar began on a Sunday, September 24 ⁷. This underscores the importance of the official announcement by the Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee.