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Rabi ul Awwal begins Aug 15 as moon not sighted in Hyderabad
The crescent of Rabi ul Awwal 1448 AH was not sighted in Hyderabad on August 13, the Central Moon Sighting Committee of the Sadar Majlis Ulama-e-Deccan announced. The committee cited cloudy skies…
The Story in Brief
The crescent of Rabi ul Awwal 1448 AH was not sighted in Hyderabad on August 13, the Central Moon Sighting Committee of the Sadar Majlis Ulama-e-Deccan announced. The committee cited cloudy skies over the city. Reports from Adilabad, Kapra and Nanded also failed to confirm the sighting despite clear weather in some areas. Consequently, Friday, August 14, will be observed as the 30th of Safar, and Rabi ul Awwal will begin on Saturday, August 15. Eid Milad-un-Nabi will be observed on Wednesday, August 26.
Separately, the International Astronomical Centre in Abu Dhabi photographed the crescent at 1:30 pm UAE time on the same day. The UAE has declared a public holiday on August 28 for Prophet Muhammad’s birthday.
The Indian Opinion
Every year, moon-sighting differences between India and Gulf countries stir predictable complaints about backwardness or blind adherence. The facts are plain: lunar visibility depends on geography, and Indian committees follow local testimony. Neither system is ‘wrong’. The real test is whether believers will accept their own committee’s decision or insist on following the UAE date. That question will settle itself by Friday prayers.
Sources (2): siasat.com, siasat.com (2)
This story was synthesised by AI from the 2 sources linked above.
Updated: this story now draws on 2 sources.
