Moon sighting today to determine Eid Milad-un-Nabi date, holiday

ISLAMBAD: The date for Eid Milad-un-Nabi, which falls on the 12th of Rabiul Awwal, along with the public holiday, will be decided today. The Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee will meet today, on the Islamic date 29 Safar 1446 AH, to observe the moon and mark the beginning of Rabi-ul-Awwal, 1446 AH.

If the moon is sighted today, Eid Milad-un-Nabi will be celebrated on September 16, Monday. It will be a public holiday across Pakistan as announced by the government, in line with the 2024 public holiday schedule, according to the Federal Cabinet Secretariat Division.

Will students have a long weekend due to the Eid Milad-un-Nabi public holiday?

If Eid Milad-un-Nabi is observed on Monday, September 16, students and workers in various professions will benefit from an extended break, as most educational institutions in Punjab and Sindh are already closed on Saturday and Sunday.

If the moon is not sighted today, Eid Milad-un-Nabi will be celebrated on September 17, Tuesday. This means there will be no long weekend for students.

Eid Milad-un-Nabi is celebrated with great religious fervour across Pakistan. On this occasion, various events are held where scholars urge people to follow the teachings of Prophet Muhammad (Peace Be Upon Him) to achieve success in both this world and the hereafter.

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