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Times of Oman
31-03-2025
- General
- Times of Oman
Pakistan confirms Eid al-Fitr celebration today
Muscat: The Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee of Pakistan has officially announced that Eid-ul-Fitr will be celebrated nationwide on Monday, March 31, 2025, following the sighting of the Shawwal crescent moon on Sunday evening, local media reported. Committee Chairman Maulana Abdul Khabir Azad confirmed that credible moon sighting testimonies were received from multiple locations, including Lahore, Islamabad, and Faisalabad, in a post on X (Formerly Twitter).
Arab News
01-03-2025
- Climate
- Arab News
Pakistan moon sighting committee to meet today to sight Ramadan crescent
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan's central moon sighting committee will meet today, Friday, to sight the crescent for the Islamic holy month of Ramadan, Pakistani state media reported. Fasting during Ramadan is one of the five pillars of Islam, wherein Muslims abstain from food and drink from sunrise till sunset for a month. This is followed by the sighting of the new moon and is marked by Eid Al-Fitr, a religious holiday and celebration that is observed by Muslims across the world. 'A meeting of Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee will be held in Peshawar on Friday for the sighting of the Moon of Ramadan ul Mubarak,' the Radio Pakistan broadcaster reported. Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee Chairman Maulana Abdul Khabir Azad will preside over the meeting, according to the report. 'The Zonal Ruet-e-Hilal Committees will also meet separately at their respective headquarters,' it read. Pakistan's national space agency has forecast that the Ramadan moon will be invisible to the naked eye on Feb. 28, which means that the South Asian country will likely mark the beginning of the holy month from Mar. 2. The crescent will be difficult to sight on Friday due to its low altitude and distance, the Pakistan Space and Upper Atmosphere Research Commission (SUPARCO) was quoted as saying by the state-run Associated Press of Pakistan (APP) news agency. The angular distance between the sun and the moon will be 7 degrees on Feb. 28, making the crescent 'invisible to the naked eye' that day, it added. But in Pakistan, the Ruet-e-Hilal Committee is tasked with sighting the moon for new Islamic months. Dates for Ramadan and Eid festivals are confirmed by the committee through visual observations and based on testimonies received of the crescent being sighted from several parts of the country.
Express Tribune
01-03-2025
- General
- Express Tribune
Moon not sighted, Ramazan to begin tomorrow
Ruet-e-Hilal Committee Chairman Maulana Abdul Khabir Azad scans the skies for the Ramazan crescent at Auqaf Hall. PHOTO: APP The Ruet-i-Hilal Committee announced that the moon for the month of Ramazan was not sighted on Friday, and that the holy month will begin from Sunday. The committee made the announcement following its meeting in Peshawar. "No acceptable and Shariah-compliant testimonies of moon sighting were received from any part of Pakistan," said Committee Chairman Maulana Abdul Khabir Azad, adding that after reaching a consensus, it was decided that the first day of the holy month will land on Sunday. The Ramazan crescent was sighted in Saudi Arabia, however, where the fasting month will begin on March 1, Saturday, Arab News reported. It was also sighted in the UAE, according to The National daily.
Express Tribune
21-02-2025
- Politics
- Express Tribune
Moonsighting body to convene in Pesahwar
The federal government has decided to convene the Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee in Peshawar to sight the Ramazan moon, aiming for a unified start to the holy month across Pakistan. According to the Ministry of Religious Affairs, the meeting to determine the beginning of Ramazan 1446 Hijri will be held on Feb 28. Committee Chairman Maulana Abdul Khabir Azad will preside over the session. Zonal Ruet-e-Hilal committees will hold separate meetings in their respective regions, but the final decision on moon sighting will come from the central body. The Religious Affairs Ministry will oversee the arrangements. Pakistan has historically faced differences in moon sighting, leading to varying Ramazan and Eid dates in different provinces, particularly between Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa and the rest of the country. The government hopes that shifting the central committee's meeting to Peshawar will foster consensus among religious scholars and ensure a synchronised observance of the holy month.
Express Tribune
20-02-2025
- Business
- Express Tribune
Govt moves for nationwide Ramadan start with unified moon sighting
Listen to article The federal government has decided to convene the Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee in Peshawar to sight the Ramadan moon, aiming for a unified start to the holy month across Pakistan. According to the Ministry of Religious Affairs, the meeting to determine the beginning of Ramadan 1446 Hijri will be held on February 28, 2025. Committee chairman Maulana Abdul Khabir Azad will preside over the session. Zonal Ruet-e-Hilal committees will hold separate meetings in their respective regions, but the final decision on moon sighting will come from the central body. The religious affairs ministry will oversee the arrangements. Pakistan has historically faced differences in moon sighting, leading to varying Ramadan and Eid dates in different provinces, particularly between Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and the rest of the country. The government hopes that shifting the central committee's meeting to Peshawar will foster consensus among religious scholars and ensure a synchronised observance of the holy month. Moreover, Lahore is set to open 10 model bazaars across the city, as part of preparations for the holy month of Ramadan. The markets, aimed at providing discounted and quality goods to citizens during Ramadan, will be set up under the supervision of the district administration, Express News reported. A meeting was chaired by Deputy Commissioner (DC) Lahore, Syed Musa Raza, last week to finalise arrangements for the upcoming Ramadan bazaars. According to the briefing, each of the 10 model bazaars will feature 10 shops – seven dedicated to selling fruits, vegetables, pulses, spices, and other goods, while three will be focused on meat products. In an effort to make shopping more accessible, separate counters for women, senior citizens, and regular customers will be available. This initiative is expected to enhance convenience and comfort, ensuring that everyone can shop efficiently.
