The National Moon Sighting Committee has confirmed the sighting of the new moon marking the beginning of the Islamic month of Muharram, 1447 Hijri. Muharram will commence on Friday, making Ashura fall on Sunday, July 6. The announcement was made following a meeting chaired by Religious Affairs Adviser Dr. A.F.M. Khalid Hossain and based on reports from district administrations, the Islamic Foundation, the Meteorological Department, and space research organizations.