Pakistan, June 9 -- The Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee has announced that it will meet on June 15 at Lahore's Badshahi Mosque to sight the Muharram moon. The meeting will determine the official start of the Islamic month. The development is significant for setting the calendar for Muharram and Ashura observances across Pakistan.

According to the committee, members will review moon-sighting testimonies from across the country. The final announcement will be made after evaluating all reports submitted from different regions. Authorities have urged the public to wait for the official confirmation before marking religious dates.

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