Pakistan’s Central Ruet‑e‑Hilal Committee is scheduled to convene this evening in the federal capital to sight the Shawwal crescent moon, a practice that will determine the official date for Eid ul‑Fitr and mark the conclusion of Ramadan.
The meeting, called for 29 Ramadan 1447 AH at the Ministry of Religious Affairs complex in Islamabad, will be presided over by Chairman Maulana Syed Abdul Khabir Azad, with representatives from the Meteorological Department also present as part of the observation process.
Pakistan follows traditional moon‑sighting methods, relying on physical observation of the new crescent by committee members and reports from across the country before making an official announcement. The sighting decision carries nationwide significance, as it determines whether millions of Muslims in Pakistan will celebrate Eid ul‑Fitr on the next day or extend fasting by one more day depending on visibility.
Ahead of tonight’s session, some scientific predictions suggested limited visibility of the Shawwal moon, increasing anticipation around the committee’s findings. Results from this sighting are expected to be shared publicly soon after the meeting concludes.