US EditionPrayers and Yasin Recital Mark Start of Islamic Year 1447H
- The Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee announced on June 26 that the crescent marking the start of the Islamic month of Muharram and the new year 1447 AH has been observed, initiating the Islamic calendar from June 27.
- The sighting followed technical predictions by Suparco of a 28-hour-old moon visible between 8:10 and 9:00 PM despite dusty conditions in some areas.
- Authorities established control rooms and arranged foolproof security with priorities on traffic, cleanliness, water supply, road repairs, and street lighting for Muharram processions.
- Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi emphasized that the authorities are fully committed to taking all necessary measures, ensuring there are no lapses from their end in maintaining peaceful observance.
- The new Islamic year starting June 27 initiates the holy month of Muharram, whose 10th day, Ashura, will be observed on July 6, commemorating Imam Hussain’s martyrdom at Karbala in 680 AD.
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Prayers and Yasin recital mark start of Islamic year 1447H
KUALA LUMPUR: In the calm of dusk, the prayer hall of Masjid Negara echoed with heartfelt supplications as Muslims marked the arrival of 1 Muharram 1447 Hijrah, ushering in the new Islamic year. © New Straits Times Press (M) Bhd
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