The Ruet-e-Hilal Committee will hold a meeting on Saturday to witness the sighting of the moon for the Islamic month of Rabiul Awwal.
The meeting, to be chaired by Maulana Abdul Khabeer Azad, has been convened to determine the commencement of Rabiul Awwal.
An official announcement would be made in this regard following the meeting.
The government and religious organisations chalk out a number of programmes to highlight the character and merciful acts of the Holy Prophet (PBUH) with great reverence and devotion during Rabiul Awwal.
The day will dawn with a 31 and 21 gun salute in the federal and provincial capitals, respectively to pay homage to Prophet Muhammad (PBUH).