Eidul Fitr Expected on March 31 as Shawwal Moon Visibility Predicted

Eidul Fitr likely to be observed on March 31 in Pakistan

The Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee, along with zonal committees, will convene on Sunday evening, March 30, 2025 (29th Ramadan 1446 A.H.), to observe the Shawwal moon, potentially marking the conclusion of Ramadan.  If the moon is sighted that evening, Eidul Fitr will be celebrated on March 31, 2025.  The main meeting will be held at the Ministry of Religious Affairs and Interfaith Harmony, where religious scholars, meteorological experts, and other stakeholders will review moon sighting reports from across the country. 

Eidul Fitr, marking the end of the holy month of Ramadan, is expected to fall on either March 30 or March 31, 2025, depending on the sighting of the Shawwal moon.  This joyous occasion is celebrated with communal prayers, festive meals, and the giving of alms, highlighting gratitude, unity, and generosity within the Muslim community.

The exact date of Eid is determined by the sighting of the Shawwal crescent moon.  In 2025, Eid ul-Fitr is expected to take place on Sunday, March 30, or Monday, March 31, depending on the sighting of the moon.  This marks the first day of Shawwal, the 10th month of the Islamic Calendar.

In Pakistan, Eid ul-Fitr is a public holiday, with celebrations expected to commence on March 30 or March 31, 2025, depending on the moon sighting.  The holiday is marked by communal prayers, festive meals, and the giving of alms, emphasizing gratitude, unity, and generosity within the Muslim community.

The Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee's meeting on March 30, 2025, will play a crucial role in determining the exact date of Eid ul-Fitr in Pakistan.  The committee will assess moon sighting reports from across the country to make an official announcement.

In summary, while the Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee will meet on March 30 to sight the Shawwal moon, current projections suggest that Eidul Fitr is likely to be observed on March 31, 2025, in Pakistan.  However, the final confirmation will depend on the actual sighting of the moon on that evening.

The Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee will hold its main meeting at the Ministry of Religious Affairs and Interfaith Harmony to review moon sighting reports from across Pakistan. The session will include religious scholars, meteorological experts, and other key stakeholders, who will analyze the available data before making an official announcement.

Last month, Suparco (Pakistan Space & Upper Atmosphere Research Commission) conducted scientific assessments and astronomical calculations to predict the visibility of the Ramadan and Shawwal crescents. Using modern observational techniques, they forecasted that the Shawwal moon is expected to be visible on March 30, 2025. This suggests that Eidul Fitr is likely to fall on March 31, 2025.

However, the final confirmation will come only after the Ruet-e-Hilal Committee evaluates eyewitness testimonies, as unaided-eye moon sighting remains a religious requirement in Pakistan.