ISLAMABAD – The Pakistan Meteorological Department has predicted that Muslims in Pakistan will likely observe 30 days of fasting this year, as the Shawwal moon is unlikely to be sighted on March 19. According to the Met Office, the new moon will be born at 6:23am on March 19, marking the 29th day of Ramazan. […]
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Shawwal moon not sighted, Pakistan to celebrate Eid on Saturday
KARACHI: Chairman Ruet-i-Hilal Committee Mufti Muneeb ur-Rehman announced that the Eid ul-Fitr will be celebrated across Pakistan on Saturday as moon for the month of Shawwal was not sighted on Thursday. Friday will be the 30th and final day of Ramazan because the crescent of Shawwal was not sighted today. Mufti Muneeb chaired a meeting […]