ISLAMABAD – The moon for Ramadan 1446 Hijri was not sighted anywhere in Pakistan, so the first fast (roza) will be observed on Sunday, March 2.
Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee, after reviewing reports from across the country, confirmed the moon’s absence. Zonal committees also reported no sightings from cities like Karachi, Lahore, Islamabad, and Quetta.
Ramadan moon not sighted in Lahore, Karachi: Zonal Committee
Moon of Ramadan has been not sighted in several cities, including Lahore and Karachi, zonal committee members said Friday.
Several countries, including Malaysia, Indonesia, Singapore, Australia, and Brunei, have announced that Ramadan will begin on Sunday due to the crescent moon not being sighted. Authorities in these regions rely on moon sighting committees and astronomical calculations to determine the start of the month.
All eyes are on the sky as people in Pakistan are waiting for Ramadan moon, with members of the Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee meeting today in Peshawar on Friday.
Ruet meeting is being chaired by Maulana Abdul Khabir Azad in the KP capital, with the Zonal and District Ruet-e-Hilal Committees holding their own sessions at their respective locations.
Report Moon Sighting in Pakistan
Ruet-e-Hilal Committee chief and other officials encouraged Muslims across the country to take part in the moon sighting process. Those who spot the moon are advised to report it to their district committees, which will then pass the information along to the central committee.
When is Ramadan 2025 in Pakistan?
Ramadan 2025 is expected to start on Sunday, but the final confirmation will depend on the committee’s decision after reviewing moon sighting reports.
Pakistan Meteorological Department forecasts partly cloudy weather in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, making moon sighting difficult, with the moon’s age at sunset being 12 hours and a five-degree separation from the sun. Despite this, Ramadan is expected to begin on Sunday, March 2, 2025.
SUPARCO had earlier predicted that the Ramadan moon would be hard to spot on February 28, with Ramadan starting on March 2. The final decision will be made by the Ruet-e-Hilal Committee. Eid-ul-Fitr is anticipated on March 31, while Saudi Arabia may start Ramadan on March 1 due to a visible crescent moon on February 28.
