KARACHI: The Space and Upper Atmosphere Research Commission (SUPARCO) has issued a forecast regarding the sighting of the Rabi-ul-Awwal moon.

According to SUPARCO, the new moon is expected to be visible on August 24. If sighted, the 12th of Rabi-ul-Awwal — marking Eid Milad-un-Nabi (PBUH) — will fall on Thursday, September 5.

SUPARCO said that the birth of Rabi -ul -Awwal’s moon is expected on August 23 at 11am and 6 minutes.

By sunset on August 24, the moon will be about 32 hours and 13 minutes.