Shawwal Crescent Sighting in Pakistan Signals Eid Al-Fitr Celebration

The Shawwal crescent has been sighted in Pakistan, leading to Eid Al-Fitr celebrations on March 31. The Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee confirmed this sighting, with a three-day holiday announced for the occasion. The festival signifies the conclusion of Ramadan, with celebrations also taking place in Saudi Arabia and other nations.

The Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee in Pakistan has confirmed the sighting of the Shawwal crescent, leading to the celebration of Eid Al-Fitr on March 31. This three-day festival begins the month of Shawwal, marking the conclusion of Ramadan, the holy month of fasting for Muslims.

Under the leadership of Maulana Abdul Khabir Azad, the committee convened in Islamabad to observe the crescent. The committee received credible reports of the moon’s appearance from various locations across Pakistan, including Lahore, Bahawalpur, and Islamabad.

Maulana Azad shared, “[We] received testimonies of the sighting of the Shawwal moon from various areas of Pakistan today.” The decision was made unanimously to declare March 31 as the first of Shawwal.

The government of Pakistan has declared a three-day holiday from March 31 to April 2 in celebration of Eid Al-Fitr. Notably, the Shawwal moon was also sighted in Saudi Arabia on the preceding Saturday, with Eid festivities commencing in the Kingdom and other Gulf nations.

The sighting of the Shawwal crescent marks an important occasion for Muslims in Pakistan and worldwide, heralding the end of Ramadan and the beginning of Eid Al-Fitr celebrations. The Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee has confirmed the moon sighting, and the government has facilitated the observance of this festive period with a public holiday. Thus, March 31 will be celebrated with joy and festivity across the region.

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