The Space and Upper Atmosphere Research Commission (SUPARCO) on Saturday released its forecast for the sighting of the moon marking the beginning of Rajab al-Murajjab 1447 AH.
SUPARCO said the new moon is expected to be born on December 20, 2025, at 6:43 a.m. Pakistan Standard Time (PST).
At sunset on December 21, 2025, the age of the moon is expected to be approximately 35 hours and 26 minutes. In coastal areas of the country, the interval between sunset and moonset is estimated to be around 63 minutes, according to forecasts.
Based on astronomical calculations, SUPARCO said the moon would likely be visible to the naked eye on the evening of December 21. Accordingly, the first day of Rajab al-Murajjab is expected to fall on December 22, subject to official confirmation.
The Ruet-e-Hilal Central Committee retains the final authority to officially announce the start of the Islamic month, based on verified accounts of moon sightings from across Pakistan.
