ISLAMABAD – The Ruet-e-Hilal Research Council anticipates that Pakistan will celebrate Eid-ul-Fitr on Monday, March 31, 2025. Secretary General Khalid Ijaz Mufti informed that the sighting of the Shawwal moon is expected on the evening of Sunday, March 30, 2025, weather permitting.
Moon Sighting Details Mufti detailed that the new moon is set to be born on March 29 at 3:58 PM Pakistan time. By the following sunset, the moon will have aged over 26 hours, which should facilitate its sighting. For a successful sighting, the moon must be at least 18 hours old at sunset and there should be at least a 40-minute gap between the sunset and moonset. These conditions are likely to be met across various regions in Pakistan.
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Final Decision by Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee Though the research council has issued its prediction, the official declaration will be made by the Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee after its meeting on March 30, chaired by Maulana Abdul Khabir Azad, to verify the moon sighting.
Eid Celebrations in Pakistan Eid-ul-Fitr, marking the conclusion of the fasting month of Ramadan, is one of Pakistan’s major religious celebrations. It is observed with special prayers in mosques, extensive family gatherings, and the enjoyment of traditional meals and sweets.
