Shawwal moon not sighted in Pakistan, first day of Eid-ul-Fitr on Saturday, March 21

Eid ul-Fitr 2026 prayer timings in Karachi: area-wise schedule

KARACHI: Karachi residents are preparing for the upcoming Eid celebrations, following the official confirmation from the Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee that Eid-ul-Fitr 2026 will be observed on Saturday, March 21. The moon was not visible in Pakistan on March 19 evening, confirming that Ramadan 1447 lasted a full 30 days and shifting Eid to Saturday. Eid prayers (Namaz) will be performed shortly after sunrise on March 21 across Karachi. The majo…

Shawwal moon not sighted in Pakistan, first day of Eid-ul-Fitr on Saturday, March 21

The Shawwal crescent was not sighted in Pakistan on Thursday, and the first day of Eid-ul-Fitr 2026 will be on Saturday, March 21. This was announced by Chairman of the Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee, Maulana Abdul Khabir Azad, who presided over a meeting in Islamabad. The zonal and district committees also met at their respective headquarters for sighting of the moon. Addressing a press conference, Maulana Khabeer said that the skies remained c…

Pakistan awaits Eid as Shawwal moon remains hidden

The Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee continued its meeting at the Ministry of Religious Affairs in Islamabad to sight the Shawwal 1447 Hijri moon. The session is being presided over by Committee Chairman Maulana Abdul Khabeer Azad. Chairman Maulana Abdul Khabeer Azad stated that no confirmed sightings of the Shawwal moon have been reported from Islamabad. He added that zonal committees across the country are still conducting their meetings to coll…

Eid ul Fitr: Ruet-e-Hilal Committee to meet today to sight Shawwal moon

The Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee is set to meet today (Thursday) to sight the Shawwal moon, which will determine the date of Eid ul Fitr in Pakistan. The meeting will take place in Islamabad, where committee members will review moon-sighting testimonies received from across the country before making an official announcement. If the crescent is sighted, Eid will be observed the following day. Meanwhile, regional differences in moon sighting con…