Dhaka, May 22 (UNB) - The holy Shab-e-Meraj will be observed on June 17 as the moon of the Rajab month of Hijri 1433 was sighted in the country on Tuesday.

The National Moon Sighting Committee confirmed the moon sighting at a meeting held at the conference room of the Islamic Foundation, said a press release.

Vice president of the committee Religious Affairs Secretary Kazi Habibul Awal presided over the meeting.