Islamic Republic of Pakistan • Asia/Karachi

Islamic Date Today in Pakistan

Live Hijri date calibrated to the official Ruet-e-Hilal Lunar Standard (رؤيت ہلال). Synchronized daily at 12:00 AM midnight (Asia/Karachi).

Official Ruet-e-Hilal Standard

Official Civil & Religious Calibration

Asia/Karachi • Midnight Rollover (12:00 AM)

Saturday, November 14, 2026

4 Jumādá al-ākhirah 1448 AH

Ruet-e-Hilal Lunar Standard (رؤيت ہلال) • Day 4 of Jumādá al-ākhirah

آج: ہفتہ

۴ جمادی الثانی ۱۴۴۸ ھ

مرکزی رویت ہلال کمیٹی پاکستان

Calendar System Ruet-e-Hilal Lunar Standard (رؤيت ہلال)

Reference Point Karachi & Islamabad Headquarters

Civil Rollover 12:00 AM Midnight

Moon Sighting Body Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee of Pakistan

Major Cities in Pakistan

All regions across Pakistan observe the official national Hijri date shown above:

Karachi Sindh Province · Coastal Arabian Sea Metropolis

کراچی

Lahore Punjab Province · Historic Mughal Cultural Capital

لاہور

Islamabad Federal Capital Territory · Seat of Government

اسلام آباد

Rawalpindi Punjab Province · Historic Twin City Hub

راولپنڈی

Faisalabad Punjab Province · Major Textile & Industrial Hub

فیصل آباد

Multan Punjab Province · City of Saints & Shrines

ملتان

Peshawar Khyber Pakhtunkhwa · Historic Khyber Gateway

پشاور

Quetta Balochistan Province · Provincial Capital

کوئٹہ

Sialkot Punjab Province · Export & Craft Center

سیالکوٹ

Gujranwala Punjab Province · Majha Industrial Center

گوجرانوالہ

Hyderabad Sindh Province · Historic Indus City

حیدرآباد

Abbottabad Khyber Pakhtunkhwa · Hazara Highland Gateway

ایبٹ آباد

Key Islamic Events & Dates in Pakistan (1448 AH)

Muslims across Pakistan track official moon sighting declarations for major religious observances, particularly Ramadan and the two Eids:

Islamic Event	Hijri Date	Significance in Pakistan
Start of Ramadan Holy Month	1 Ramadan 1448 AH	Nationwide fasting begins; special nightly Taraweeh prayers across mosques
Laylat al-Qadr 27th Night	27 Ramadan 1448 AH	The Night of Power, marked by night vigils, Qiyam al-Layl, and Quran recitation
Eid al-Fitr Celebration	1 Shawwal 1448 AH	Official celebration marking the blessed conclusion of the fasting month of Ramadan
Day of Arafah Pinnacle of Hajj	9 Dhul Hijjah 1448 AH	Recommended voluntary Sunnah fasting day as pilgrims assemble on Mount Arafat
Eid al-Adha Feast of Sacrifice	10 Dhul Hijjah 1448 AH	Feast of the Sacrifice; communal morning Eid prayers and Qurbani / Udhiyah
Islamic New Year New Hijri Year	1 Muharram 1449 AH	Beginning of the new Hijri lunar year and commemoration of the historic Hijrah
Day of Ashura Sunnah Fast	10 Muharram 1449 AH	Recommended voluntary fasting day commemorating the deliverance of Prophet Musa (AS)

Islamic Date Today in Pakistan — 2D Motion Design Illustration of Lunar Calendar and Crescent Moon — Illustration The official Islamic lunar calendar system and the Hilal crescent moon in Pakistan.

National Moon Sighting & Hijri Calendar

How the Islamic Calendar Operates in Pakistan

With over 240 million Muslims, Pakistan operates an official state-mandated moon sighting apparatus established under federal statute. The **Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee** possesses statutory authority to officially declare Islamic dates across the nation.

At a Glance: The Pakistan Calendar in 3 Key Points

Statutory Central Sighting: Established under the Ministry of Religious Affairs with zonal committees in Karachi, Lahore, Quetta, and Peshawar.
PMD & SUPARCO Technical Support: The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) and SUPARCO space agency provide astronomical coordinates and altitude data.
Subcontinental Lunar Day Offset: Due to eastern geographical coordinates relative to Arabia, Pakistan observes dates 24 hours behind Saudi Arabia for most months.

The Ruet-e-Hilal Committee Mechanism

Headed by the Chairman of the Central Committee, senior ulema assemble alongside astronomers from PMD. Zonal committees collect local eyewitness testimonies, subjecting each witness to strict sharia cross-examination before transmitting findings.

Subcontinental Sighting Criteria

Pakistan requires physical, visual crescent observation (Rukyatul Hilal). Astronomical data is used defensively to eliminate impossible sightings rather than proactively replacing physical sighting.

Day Transition Dynamics

The civil calendar updates at 12:00 AM midnight Pakistan Standard Time (PKT / Asia/Karachi, UTC+5), while the spiritual night begins immediately following Maghrib prayer.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions regarding the Islamic calendar, time zones, and moon sightings in Pakistan.

What is the Islamic date today in Pakistan?

Today's date is calculated according to the Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee standard in the Asia/Karachi time zone.

Why is the Islamic date in Pakistan one day behind Saudi Arabia?

Because the crescent moon is visible further west first, Pakistan requires local physical moon sighting within its territorial borders, naturally falling one day later.

Who decides the start of Ramadan and Eid in Pakistan?

The Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee of Pakistan, operating under the Ministry of Religious Affairs and Interfaith Harmony.

Is the date the same in Karachi, Lahore, Islamabad, and Peshawar?

Yes. Once the Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee makes its official announcement, it is legally binding nationwide.

What time zone does this page follow for Pakistan?

Pakistan Standard Time (PKT / Asia/Karachi, UTC+5).

When does the Islamic date flip in Pakistan?

At 12:00 AM midnight PKT for civil clocks, and at Maghrib sunset for religious observance.

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