Pakistan will celebrate Eid-ul-Fitr on Saturday, March 21, after the Shawwal moon was not sighted, the Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee confirmed.
Maulana Abdul Khabeer Azad, the committee’s chairman, announced that the moon could not be observed in any part of the country. Muslims in Pakistan will now complete the final day of Ramadan on Friday and begin the festivities on Saturday.
Eid-ul-Fitr is an important religious festival for Muslims, marking the end of the holy month of fasting, Ramadan. It is a time for prayers, family gatherings, and acts of charity.
The Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee is responsible for sighting the moon in Pakistan. Every year, religious scholars and observers gather at different locations to watch the sky for the new moon, which signals the start of Shawwal, the tenth month of the Islamic lunar calendar.
This year, due to the moon not being sighted, Eid will be celebrated a day later. Families across the country are preparing for the occasion with traditional foods, new clothes, and visits to relatives.
Markets are also crowded with shoppers buying sweets, clothing, and gifts. Communities will come together to celebrate the festival, emphasizing unity, gratitude, and joy.
