26 Sep, 20:02 (IST)

The new moon has not been sighted anywhere in Pakistan, Bangladesh and Australia. Therefore, the ongoing Safar month will complete 30 days on September 27. Rabi Ul Awwal 2022 would begin from September 28 in Pakistan, Bangladesh and Australia. Accordingly, Eid Milad Un Nabi 2022 would be observed on October 9.

26 Sep, 20:00 (IST)

The Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee confirmed the new moon has not been sighted anywhere in Pakistan. Therefore, Rabi Ul Awwal 2022 in Pakistan would begin from September 28. Accordingly, Eid Milad Un Nabi 2022 in Pakistan would fall on October 9.

26 Sep, 19:25 (IST)

The National Moon Sighting Committee has confirmed that the new moon was not sighted anywhere in Bangladesh. Hence, the ongoing Safar month will complete 30 days tomorrow (September 27). Subsequently, Rabi Ul Awwal 2022 in Bangladesh will begin from September 28. Eid Milad Un Nabi 2022 in Bangladesh will be observed on October 9.

26 Sep, 17:57 (IST)

According to Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD), there "no chance" of moon sighting today and Rabi Ul Awwal 2022 would begin from September 28. However, the final announcement is awaited.

26 Sep, 17:36 (IST)

A meeting of the National Moon Sighting Committee will be held after Maghrib prayers. After verifying news about the moon sighting, it will make the final call regarding Rabi Ul Awwal.

26 Sep, 16:54 (IST)

Soon Maghrib prayers will be held in Pakistan and Bangladesh. Following the prayers, the final announcement on the Rabi Ul Awwal moon sighting is expected. Stay connected with us to get instant updates.

26 Sep, 16:22 (IST)

The new moon has not been sighted anywhere in Australia. Therefore, the ongoing Safar month will complete 30 days tomorrow. Rabi Ul Awwal 2022 in Australia will begin from September 28.

26 Sep, 15:43 (IST)

There have been no reports of moon sighting in Sydney, Canberra, Brisbane, Melbourne, Darwin, Adelaide and Townsville.

26 Sep, 15:09 (IST)

The new moon has not been sighted in many parts of Australia. According to Dr Shabbir Ahmed, the coordinator of Moonsighting Australia, the new moon has not been sighted in Sydney, Canberra, Brisbane, Melbourne, Darwin and Townsville. It appears Rabi Ul Awwal 2022 in Australia would begin from September 28.

26 Sep, 14:46 (IST)

Following the moon sighting, it has been confirmed that the crescent remains invisible in Australia's Brisbane, Canberra and Melbourne.

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Islamabad/Dhaka, September 26: Muslims in Pakistan, Bangladesh and Australia will attempt moon sighting today. The sighting of moon will mark culmination of Islamic month of Safar and beginning of Rabi al-Awwal 2022, also spelt as Rabi Ul Awwal and Rabi Ul Awal. We will provide live news updates on Rabi Ul Awwal 2022 moon sighting in Pakistan, Bangladesh and Australia here. Stay connected with us to get live updates on Rabi Ul Awwal 2022 moon sighting from Pakistan, Bangladesh and Australia. Rabi Ul Awwal 2022: Moon Sighting in India, Pakistan and Bangladesh on This Day; Eid Milad Un Nabi Date To Be Announced.

Islamic calendar follows lunar cycle meaning a month lasts for either 29 or 30 days. Muslims look for the new moon on 29th day of each month. If the moon is sighted, a new month begins the next. If the moon is not sighted on 29th day, the ongoing month completes 30 days and a new month commences the next day. For a large section of Muslims in Pakistan, Bangladesh and Australia, September 26 is 29th day of the ongoing Safar month. Eid Milad Un Nabi 2022: Ahead of Prophet Mohammad’s Birthday, Mumbai Masjids Enlighten Non-Muslims About His Teachings.

Hence, if the new moon is sighted today, Rabi al-Awwal 2022 in will begin from September 27. In case the moon is not sighted, the ongoing Safar month will complete 30 days on September 27. Subsequently, Rabi Ul Awwal 2022 will start from September 28.

Eid Milad Un Nabi 2022 Date in Pakistan, Bangladesh, Australia:

Eid Milad Un Nabi or Mawlid is celebrated by a section of Muslims on 12th day of Rabi al-Awwal month to commemorate Prophet Mohammed's birthday. Following the moon sighting if Rabi Ul Awwal 2022 begins from September 27, Eid Milad Un Nabi 2022 in Pakistan, Bangladesh and Australia will fall on October 8. If Rabi Ul Awwal month commences from September 28, Muslims will observe Eid Milad Un Nabi 2022 on October 9.