The Pakistan Meteorological Department has forecasted the birth of the Ramadan crescent at 2 pm on March 10 (Sunday).
According to the Met Office, the moon’s age will exceed 28 hours by the time it is sighted on March 11, increasing the likelihood of its visibility on Monday.
In line with tradition, the Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee will assemble in Islamabad, and zonal committees will convene in their respective areas to receive and evaluate moon sighting reports, ultimately announcing the official sighting of the moon.
The sacred month of Ramadan, observed with religious fervor, will witness millions of Pakistanis and billions of Muslims globally observing fasting from dawn till sunset, with fasting hours varying between 12 to 17 hours based on geographical locations.
The Pakistan Meteorological Department stated that the weather in the central and upper parts of Sindh, the country’s southernmost province, is expected to be cloudy on March 11 due to the influence of a western wave. Conversely, the southeastern part of the province is anticipated to have clear skies, while Balochistan is forecasted to remain cloudy.
In the upper regions of the country, the weather will be cloudy under the influence of the western wave, potentially posing challenges for moon sightings, according to the Met Office. Karachi’s weather, as predicted by the PMD, is expected to be partly cloudy today and tomorrow.
