Chairman Ruet-e-Hilal Committee Mufti Muneeb-ur-Rehman announced the sighting of moon for the month of Shawwal on Sunday and said that Eid-ul-Fitr will be celebrated on Sunday, June 26.
The announcement was made by Mufti Muneeb after chairing a meeting of the Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee.
“From various cities and towns across the country we have confirmation of the Shawwal moon being sighted,” said Rehman.
Muslims throughout the world celebrate Eid-ul-Fitr on first of Shawwal.
As per the Met office, the Shawwal moon started appearing in the sky at 7:29AM on Saturday.
Scientifically, the moon was sighted for the longest duration in Pakistan in Jiwani area of Balochistan on June 25.
The moon was seen in the sky for 75 minutes. (PhotoNews / Geo News)