Eid Milad-un-Nabi date to be announced following moon sighting tday

The date for Eid Milad-un-Nabi, which commemorates the birth of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) and falls on the 12th of Rabiul Awwal, will be determined today as the Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee convenes to observe the moon and mark the beginning of the Islamic month of Rabi-ul-Awwal, 1446 AH.

The committee is meeting on the Islamic date 29 Safar 1446 AH to ascertain whether the moon is sighted. If confirmed, Eid Milad-un-Nabi will be observed on Monday, September 16, triggering a public holiday across Pakistan, as outlined in the 2024 public holiday schedule issued by the Federal Cabinet Secretariat Division.

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Should Eid Milad-un-Nabi fall on Monday, students and workers in various sectors, particularly in Punjab and Sindh where educational institutions are closed on Saturdays and Sundays, will enjoy an extended weekend. However, if the moon is not sighted today, the celebration will shift to Tuesday, September 17, eliminating the possibility of a long weekend for students.

Eid Milad-un-Nabi is celebrated with profound religious significance across Pakistan. The occasion is marked by various events where scholars encourage the public to adhere to the teachings of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) as a path to success in both this life and the hereafter.