Eidul-Fitr, the first of the two main festivals in Islam, is celebrated by Muslims worldwide as it marks the end of the month-long fasting during Ramadan. This year’s Eid is likely to fall on Saturday March 21 after 30-day month of fasting.
The federal government is likely to announce Eidul Fitr holidays from Friday, March 20 to Monday, March 23, which is also the Pakistan Day.
Earlier, the SUPARCO announced that the Shawwal moon will be approximately 12 hours and 41 minutes old at sunset on March 19, making its sighting unlikely on Thursday evening.
Authorities have scheduled the Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee meeting in Islamabad to officially verify the moon, with Eidul Fitr expected to be observed on March 21.
According to the SUPARCO, the Shawwal moon will be born at 6:23 AM on March 19.
SUPARCO says that at sunset on March 19, the moon will be approximately 12 hours and 41 minutes old.
According to SUPARCO, the chances of sighting the Shawwal moon on the evening of March 19 are low. It is expected that this year, Ramadan will complete 30 days, and Eid-ul-Fitr is likely to be observed on March 21.
