• Selection to determine the EID date after vetting of testimony.
• Central body to meet at the Ministry of Religious Affairs.
• Per Suparco will Shawwal Moon probably see today.

Islamabad: Central Ruet-E-Hilal Committee-The Federal Moon Points, along with Zonal Committee, will convene a meeting today (Sunday 30 March 2025, equivalent to Ramadan 29, 1446 Ah) to see Shawwal Moon marking the potential end of the Holy Month in Ramadan.

Muslims celebrate Eidul Fitr after the end of the regular month of Ramadan, the ninth month of the Islamic calendar.

Moonsyns Committee Chairman Maulana Abdul Khabeer Azad is chairman of the meeting at the Ministry of Religious Affairs and Interfaith Harmony.

Religious scholars, meteorological experts and other stakeholders will consider measuring from violation from all over the country during the session to determine the date of Eidul Fitr celebrations over Pakistan.

The beginning of the ninth and holiest months in the Muslim calendar – as well as eid holidays and the grieving month of Muharram – is determined by the sight of the new moon.

Last month, Pakistan Space & Upper Atmosphere Research Commission (Suparco) predicted the visibility of Ramadan and Shawwal Crescents using scientific assessments, astronomical calculations and modern observation data.

According to astronomical models, Shawwal Moon will be visible on March 30, indicating that Eidul Fitr is likely to fall into Pakistan on March 31, 2025.

As the observation of the unused eye observation of the crescent moon is a religious obligation to determine the start of the Holy Month, the Committee will investigate testimony from all over the country and formally announce the official commencement of this year’s Shawwal.

Saudi -Arabia, UAE that celebrates Eid today

Saudi -Arabia and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and several other countries celebrate Eidul Fitr today, according to Arab media reports.

An official statement from the Saudi Royal Court confirmed that today, Saturday, is the last day of Ramadan, and today will be celebrated as Eidul Ftir over the Kingdom.

Meanwhile, the UAE also made the same message.

Similarly, other countries in the Middle East, including Kuwait, Qatar and Iran, have also announced the sight of Shawwal Moon and will celebrate Eid today.

Countries where moon did not see

Meanwhile, several countries officially announced that Eidul Fitr will fall on Monday, March 31, 2025, when Shawwal Crescent Moon was not seen on Saturday night.

Oman has officially announced that Shawwal Moon was not seen and Eidul Fitr is celebrated on Monday, March 31.

Bangladesh, India, Indonesia, Malaysia, Brunei and Australia confirmed the EID date based on astronomical data and the local moonlight of the effort.

In Bangladesh, the National Moon Sighting Committee declared that the crescent was not seen, which did on Sunday the 30th day of Ramadan.

Indonesia also declared Monday as the first day of Eid after not observing Shawwal Crescent.

In India, where Muslims have completed 28 days of fasting, Shawwal Moon is expected to be seen today. If confirmed, Eidul Fitr is celebrated Monday.

Malaysia’s International Astronomy Center (IAC) confirmed that the crescent will be visible to the naked eye today. That’s why the country celebrates Eid Monday.

Brunei followed where IAC also confirmed that the moon will be visible there today.

The Australian Fatwa council also declared Eidul Fitr on March 31, noting that Shawwal Moon will be born after sunset on Saturday in both eastern and western parts of the country.