Shawwal Moon Sighting Possibility Strong in Pakistan

The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has announced a strong possibility of sighting the Shawwal moon on Tuesday April 9.

According to their prediction, the new moon was born at 11:21 PM on Monday, forming the basis for this anticipation.

As the crescent moon is expected to be approximately 19 to 20 hours old by this evening, it should remain visible for around 50 minutes after Maghrib prayers.

In terms of weather conditions, clear skies are forecasted in the southern regions, while the northern areas may experience cloudy weather.

In Islamabad, residents can seize a brief ten-minute opportunity to spot the Eid moon, with the sighting window open from 7:02 am to 7:31 am.

Similarly, preparations for the moon sighting are underway in various regions across the country.

In Azad Kashmir, the moon will be visible from 7:01 am to 7:30 pm, and in Quetta, the window extends from 7:25 am to 7:54 pm.

Pasni will witness the moon from 7:29 am to 7:57 pm, and in Peshawar, it will be visible from 7:08 am to 7:37 pm.

Lahore residents can anticipate the moon appearing between 6:54 pm and 7:21 pm, while in Karachi, the sighting window is from 7:15 pm to 7:42 pm.

Additionally, the Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee is set to assemble in Islamabad today to officially sight the Shawwal moon.

Led by Maulana Abdul Khabir Azad, the committee includes representatives from government bodies such as the Ministry of Science and Technology, the Meteorological Department, and the Space and Upper Atmosphere Research Commission.

It’s worth noting that the government has already announced Eid-ul-Fitr holidays.

Offices with a five-day workweek will observe three public holidays from April 10 to 12, while those operating on a six-day workweek will enjoy four public holidays from April 10 to 13.