Ashura 2025: Pakistan Prepares for Sacred Observance
With the predicted start of Muharram on June 27, the stage is set for a month of reflection, mourning, and spiritual growth, culminating in the observance of Ashura 2025 on July 6, a day that commemorates the martyrdom of Imam Hussein, a grandson of the Prophet Muhammad.
The Islamic New Year 1447 is set to begin on June 27, 2025, with the first day of Muharram expected to be observed on the same day, leading up to Ashura 2025 on July 6, a day of great significance for Muslims worldwide.
The Ruet-e-Hilal committee, Pakistan's top moon sighting body, will convene on June 26 to collect testimonies and make an official announcement regarding the sighting of the Muharram moon. Although the moon is expected to be born on June 25 at 3:31 PM, its visibility is likely to be limited, especially in South Asia and the Middle East.
The Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee, chaired by Maulana Abdul Khabir Azad, will meet in Quetta on June 26 to sight the Muharram moon, marking the start of the new Islamic year. Zonal Ruet-e-Hilal committees at provincial headquarters will also attend the meeting, with the final announcement on moon sighting to be made by Maulana Azad.
In preparation for the sacred observance, the Punjab Home Department has issued security directives to ensure peaceful Muharram observance, including the launch of an e-portal for monitoring processions and gatherings. This measure aims to maintain law and order during the sensitive period.
As the Islamic community in Pakistan and around the world prepares for the upcoming Ashura 2025, the government and relevant authorities are taking necessary steps to ensure a safe and peaceful observance of this significant event, which holds great importance in the Islamic calendar.