Pakistan is likely to observe Eid-ul-Fitr 2025 on Monday, March 31, as the Shawwal moon is expected to be sighted on the evening of Sunday, March 30, according to forecasts by the Ruet-e-Hilal Research Council.
Khalid Ijaz Mufti, the council’s Secretary General, explained that astronomical calculations indicate favorable conditions for moon sighting. “The new moon will be born on March 29 at 3:58 PM Pakistan time, and by sunset on March 30, it will be over 26 hours old—making it clearly visible,” he said.
For the Shawwal crescent to be sighted, it must be at least 18 hours old at sunset, with a minimum 40-minute gap between sunset and moonset. Mufti confirmed that these conditions will be met in multiple regions across the country, increasing the likelihood of a confirmed moon sighting.
Official Announcement on Eid-ul-Fitr in Pakistan Awaits Ruet-e-Hilal Committee’s Decision
While the Ruet-e-Hilal Research Council provides scientific projections, the final decision rests with the Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee, led by Maulana Abdul Khabir Azad. The committee will convene on March 30 to verify moon sightings across Pakistan before officially announcing the date for Eid.
Eid-ul-Fitr, one of the most anticipated Islamic celebrations, marks the end of Ramadan and is observed with congregational prayers, festive gatherings, and traditional feasts. The announcement of Eid is eagerly awaited as it signals a time of joy, family reunions, and communal celebrations across the country.
If the committee confirms the sighting on March 30, Pakistanis will begin their Eid celebrations the following day, bringing an end to a month of fasting and spiritual devotion.
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