Pakistan will celebrate Eid ul Fitr today, Monday, March 31, 2025, following the Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee’s announcement.
The committee confirmed that the Shawwal moon was sighted nationwide, marking the end of Ramadan’s fasting month. Maulana Abdul Khabir Azad, who chaired the meeting in Islamabad, announced the news at a press conference, sparking joy across the country.
The gathering at the Ministry of Religious Affairs and Interfaith Harmony included committee members, plus experts from the Pakistan Meteorological Department, Suparco, and the Ministry of Science and Technology. Zonal and district committees met simultaneously at their headquarters. “We received credible sightings from Lahore, Bahawalpur, Islamabad, and more,” Azad said. Clear skies aided visibility, leading to a unanimous decision for Shawwal 1.
Global Eid Celebrations Vary
After sighting the Shawwal moon, Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Kuwait, Qatar, and Iran celebrate Eid ul Fitr today, Saturday. The Saudi Royal Court declared Saturday the festival’s start, echoed by UAE officials. Meanwhile, countries like Oman, Bangladesh, India, Indonesia, Malaysia, Brunei, and Australia will mark Eid on Monday, as the crescent wasn’t visible Saturday evening.
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In Bangladesh, the National Moon Sighting Committee noted Sunday as Ramadan’s 30th day. Based on visibility forecasts, Indonesia, Malaysia’s International Astronomy Centre, and Brunei confirmed Monday. India expects the moon today, aligning Eid with Monday if sighted. Australia’s Fatwa Council also set March 31, citing the moon’s timing after Saturday’s sunset.
