Overview
- Pakistan’s SUPARCO says the new moon will be born on Feb 17 at 5:01pm PST, with a likely naked‑eye sighting on Feb 18 and the first fast probable on Feb 19.
- The UAE’s SAASST and the International Astronomical Centre say a sighting on Feb 17 is scientifically impossible and caution observers against pointing optics near the sun.
- Pakistan’s Central Ruet‑e‑Hilal Committee will meet on Feb 18 in Peshawar to assess reports and issue the formal announcement, with zonal meetings in major cities.
- His Majesty’s Nautical Almanac Office in the UK states the moon will not be visible in Saudi Arabia on Feb 17, as experts watch for any divergence from past Saudi practices.
- Several authorities, including Oman and Turkey, have set or expect Feb 19 by calculation, and the UAE has announced reduced federal working hours for Ramadan.