Islamabad Committee to Announce Shawwal Moon Sighting Today

ISLAMABAD: (Web Desk) – The Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee will convene in Islamabad this Thursday evening to sight the Shawwal moon, with Chairman Maulana Abdul Khabir Azad presiding over the session. Zonal and district Ruet-e-Hilal Committees will also meet at their respective headquarters to confirm the moon’s visibility.

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According to the Ministry of Religious Affairs, the central committee will assemble after Asr prayers around 5:30 pm on the rooftop of the Kohsar Block in Islamabad. The announcement follows Saudi Arabia’s Supreme Court confirmation that the Shawwal moon was not sighted anywhere in the kingdom, ensuring Ramadan completes 30 days and Eid will be observed on Friday.

Any verified sighting reports from across Pakistan will be relayed to the committee for a final declaration.