The Hilal for the month of Muharram was NOT sighted within the parameters of the Hilal Committee on the evening of Saturday the 29th Zul-Hijjah, corresponding with 1st October 2016.
Therefore the Hilal Committee declares 1st of Muharram on Monday the 3rd of October, 2016. Correspondingly the 29th of Muharram will fall on Monday 31st of October 2016.