The crescent moon of Jamadi-ul-Awwal has been sighted in Pakistan, and the first day of the Islamic month will fall on Tuesday, October 13, 2026.
The announcement follows the sighting of the new moon, marking the beginning of the fifth month of the Islamic lunar calendar. Jamadi-ul-Awwal is observed by Muslims worldwide, with its dates determined by the lunar cycle and local moon-sighting announcements.
New Islamic Month Begins Across Pakistan
The start of Jamadi-ul-Awwal marks another month in the Islamic Hijri calendar, which consists of 12 lunar months. Since the lunar calendar follows the moon’s phases, Islamic months begin when the new crescent is sighted or when the relevant religious authority confirms the date.
As a result, the beginning of each month may differ between countries depending on local sightings and official decisions. In Pakistan, religious authorities announce the start of Islamic months after considering moon-sighting reports.
Calendar Holds Religious Significance
Jamadi-ul-Awwal is the fifth month of the Hijri calendar, following Rabi-ul-Thani and preceding Jamadi-ul-Thani. Like other Islamic months, it is used to determine religious dates and organise events according to the lunar calendar.
The Islamic calendar is approximately 10 to 11 days shorter than the Gregorian calendar each year. Therefore, Islamic months gradually move through different seasons over time.
With the crescent sighted, Tuesday will mark the beginning of Jamadi-ul-Awwal in Pakistan, allowing people to follow the new month’s dates for religious and personal planning.
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