Ramadan Moon Sighted in Pakistan: First Roza on Thursday, Feb 19

2026-02-18 - 14:23

ISLAMABAD — Central Ruet-i-Hilal Committee on Wednesday said that the Ramazan moon has been sighted and that the first day of the holy month would fall on February 19, 2026 Thursday. Central Ruet-i-Hilal Committee Chairman Maulana Abdul Khabir Azad, while speaking to the media in Peshawar, said that the different zonal committees across the country were set up to receive testimonies for the moon sighting. Eyewitness reports came from Dir, Sawabi, Mohmand, and Karachi, with the Meteorological Department confirming the moon’s visibility until 7:03 PM. The sighting follows reports from Saudi Arabia and the UAE, marking a synchronized start of Ramadan in several countries. More updates to follow...