- Committee to determine the date of Eid after testimony.
- Central bodies to meet in the Ministry of Religious Affairs.
- According to Suproko, Showaval Moon can be seen today.
Islamabad: The Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee-Union Monastering Body, with Zonal Committees, today (Sunday, March 30, 2025, Ramadan 29, to look at the potential end of the holy month of Ramadan (Sunday, March 30, 2025, Ramadan 29, 1446 AH, will call a meeting on today (Sunday, March 30, 2025.
Muslims celebrate Eidul Fitr after the completion of the ninth month of Ramadan in the Islamic calendar.
Maulana Abdul Khabir Azad will preside over the meeting at the Ministry of Religious Affairs and Interfaith Harmony.
Religious scholars, meteorological experts, and other stakeholders will discuss the reports of Moon from across the country during the session to determine the date of the Eidul Fitr ceremony across Pakistan.
The beginning of the ninth and holiest month in the Muslim calendar – as well as the Eid holiday and the month of mourning of Muharram – is determined by looking at the new moon.
Last month, Pakistan Space and Upper Atmosphere Research Commission (Suparco) estimated the visibility of Ramadan and Showaval Crescent using scientific assessment, astronomical calculations and modern observation data.
According to the astronomical model, Shawwal Moon will appear on March 30, indicating that on March 31, 2025, there will be a decline of Eidul Fitr in Pakistan.
Since the uncontrolled-eye observation of Crescent Moon is a religious obligation to determine the beginning of the holy month, the committee will investigate the testimony from across the country and formally announce the official start of this year’s body.
Saudi Arabia, UAE is celebrating Eid today
According to Arab media reports, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and many other countries are celebrating Eidul Fitr today.
An official statement of the Saudi Royal Court confirmed that today, Saturday, is the last day of Ramadan, and today the entire state will be celebrated as Eidul Faters.
Meanwhile, the UAE also made the same announcement.
Similarly, other Middle Eastern countries including Kuwait, Qatar and Iran have also announced to see Shawwal Moon and will celebrate Eid today.
Countries where the moon was not seen
Meanwhile, several countries officially announced that Eidul Fitr would fall on Monday, March 31, 2025, as Shawwal Crescent Moon was not seen on Saturday evening.
Oman officially announced that Shawwal Moon was not seen, and Eidul Fitr will be celebrated on Monday, March 31.
Bangladesh, India, Indonesia, Malaysia, Brunei and Australia confirmed the Eid date based on astronomical data and local Moon’s efforts.
In Bangladesh, the National Moon visiting Committee said that the Ardhachandara Moon was not seen, causing the 30th day of Ramadan on Sunday.
Indonesia also announced on Monday as the first day of Eid after failing to inspect Shawl Crescent.
In India, where Muslims have completed 28 days of fast, Shawwal Moon is expected to see today. If confirmed, Eidul Fitr will be celebrated on Monday.
Malaysia’s International Astronomy Center (IAC) confirmed that Crescent would be visible to the naked eyes today. Therefore, the country will celebrate Eid on Monday.
Brunei followed the suit, with IAC that the moon would appear there today.
The Australian Fatwa Council declared Eidul Fitr on 31 March, given that Shawwal Moon will be born on Saturday after sunset in both eastern and western parts of the country.
