Karachi grapples with severe traffic jams as residents flock to markets before Ramadan 2025. Major roads and intersections witness massive gridlocks, causing significant commuter delays.
Traffic jam has been reported in several parts of the city, including:
- Natha Khan Flyover
- Shahrah-e-Faisal
- Rashid Minhas Road
- Liaquatabad Super Market
- Lea Market
- Saddar Empress Market
Other congested routes include Karsaz to Civic Centre, Essa Nagri, Lyari Expressway, and Dalmia to Johar Mor.
A Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee meeting will be held in Peshawar today, February 28, to determine the sighting of the Ramadan moon.
Meanwhile, the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) predicts a strong chance of moon sighting on March 1, 2025. If confirmed, Ramadan will begin on Sunday, March 2.
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Ramadan, the ninth month of the Islamic lunar calendar, is a time for fasting, prayer, and spiritual reflection. During this holy month, Muslims abstain from eating, drinking, and negative speech, focusing instead on charity, Quranic recitation, and devotion.
As the city navigates heavy traffic and shopping rush, authorities advise commuters to plan and use alternative routes where possible.
