KARACHI: The crescent of Muharram-ul-Haram (1436 A H) was sighted on Saturday evening, therefore, the first month of the Islamic

calender will begin on Sunday, October 26, 2014 (today).

The Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee announced the decision with a consensus after receiving moon-sighting evidences from across the country, said a handout issued by the Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee, here on Saturday. The Youm-e-Ashur will fall on November 04, Tuesday.—APP