Shawwal moon has been sighted in Pakistan and Eidul Fitr 2024 will be observed tomorrow on April 10, Wednesday Maulana Muhammad Abdul Khabir Azad announced.
The announcement comes a bit late as meetings of zonal committees continued for over one hour due to cloudy weather in parts of the country.
Ruet chairman Maulana Abdul Khabir Azad made the announcement, saying the body received several testimonies from across the country. In the press conference, he said the decision was taken based on the testimonies received from the different parts of the country.
Eidul Fitr 2024
Tuesday was Chand Raat in Pakistan and there is great excitement and anticipation among people, especially among youngsters as Eid is a time of celebration, joy, and togetherness, marked by special prayers, mouth-watering foods, gifts, and spending time with family and friends.
People in Pakistan and parts of world used to wear new clothes, decorate their homes, and participate in various cultural and festive activities.
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Eid is a blessed time for Muslims to express gratitude for the blessings they have received and to share their blessings with others, especially the less privileged. The event also holds deep spiritual and cultural significance for Muslims across the globe.
The Pakistani government has already announced extended public holidays from April 10 to 12 for Eidul Fitr 2024.
Pakistan to celebrate Eid with Saudi Arabia, UAE
Saudi Arabia will celebrate Eidul Fitr 2024 on Wednesday, April 10 as Shawwal moon was not sighted in Saudi Arabia on Monday.
In its announcement, the court urged any person who sees the Shawwal crescent with the naked eye or through telescopes to report it to the nearest court and record their statement. People could also contact their nearest center to help get to the court.