ISLAMABAD: The Shawwal moon has not been sighted with Eidul Fitr to be commended the nation over on Saturday.
Ruet-e-Hilal Committee director Mufti Muneebur Rehman declared on Thursday at Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) camp office in Karachi.
The zonal and area Ruet-e-Hilal boards of trustees met at their individual base camp at the same time.
“It has been unanimously agreed by all members of the central and zonal Ruet-e-Hilal committees that….Saturday will be the first day of Eid across thecountry,” Mufti Muneeb said.
Courtesy: Express Tribune
Earlier today, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) announced the sighting of moon marking the beginning of Shawwal with Eid-ul-Fitr to be celebrated in the country on Friday. However, it said the final decision in this regard will be announced by the moon-sighting committee after the Maghrib prayer (offered at the sunset).
