Advertisement
News

Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee to Sight Shawwal Crescent on April 9

Advertisement

As Ramadan nears its end, the Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee readies for the crucial task of sighting the Shawwal crescent on Tuesday (April 9) in Islamabad.

Chaired by Maulana Muhammad Abdul Khabir Azad, the committee will convene at the Kohsar Complex to determine the moon sighting, heralding the joyous occasion of Eid ul Fitr.

The Ministry of Religious Affairs announces that Maulana Azad will preside over the meeting, joined by officials from various departments. Testimonies regarding the Shawwal moon sighting will be presented, with Maulana Azad announcing the decision based on these accounts.

If the moon is sighted on Tuesday, Eid ul Fitr will be celebrated on Wednesday (April 10). Otherwise, Eid will be observed on Thursday. Zonal and district committees will also convene to facilitate the moon sighting process after Asr prayers.

The Meteorological Department predicts favorable conditions for moon sighting on April 9, with the crescent expected to be approximately 19 to 20 hours old by Maghrib prayer. The government has already announced public holidays for Eid ul Fitr, providing three or four days off depending on the workweek.

Advertisement
Muhammad Yasir

Muhammad Yasir is an online content editor and senior journalist with fifteen years of experience in the field. He specializes in business, telecommunications, finance, and technology sectors. Muhammad Yasir has fulfilled senior reporter duties for both National English and Urdu.

Recent Posts

Maulana Tariq Jamil Criticizes Fatwa Declaring VPNs as ‘Un-Islamic’

Renowned Islamic scholar Maulana Tariq Jamil has voiced his disapproval of the Council of Islamic…

9 hours ago

Germany to Send 4,000 AI-Driven Drones to Ukraine to Aid Against Russia

Germany announced the delivery of 4,000 AI-guided drones to Ukraine, bolstering Kyiv’s defense against Russia.…

9 hours ago

Islamabad Imposes Section 144 Ahead of PTI’s November 24 Protest

The Islamabad administration has imposed Section 144, banning gatherings of five or more people, rallies,…

9 hours ago

Fresh Bids for PIA Privatisation Planned

The federal government has decided to invite fresh bids for the privatisation of Pakistan International…

10 hours ago

Pakistan’s IT Exports Soar by 34.9%, Surpassing $1.2 Billion in Four Months

Pakistan’s IT sector achieved unprecedented growth, with exports increasing by 34.9% during the first four…

10 hours ago

PM Shehbaz Satisfied on Economic Recovery, Calls for Crackdown on Tax Defaulters

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif expressed satisfaction over Pakistan's improving economic landscape while directing authorities to…

10 hours ago