Ruet-e-Hilal Committee to Meet Tomorrow for Ramadan Moon Sighting

The Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee will meet in Peshawar on Friday evening to determine the sighting of the Ramadan moon.

The session, chaired by Committee Chairman Maulana Abdul Khabir Azad, will take place at the Auqaf Department building. Zonal and district Ruet-e-Hilal Committees will also hold meetings at their respective locations.

In Islamabad, the local committee will convene at the Ministry of Religious Affairs and Interfaith Harmony. However, the final decision regarding the moon sighting will be made by the central committee.

Meanwhile, the Pakistan Space and Upper Atmosphere Research Commission (SUPARCO) has predicted that the Ramadan moon is likely to be sighted on March 1, marking the beginning of the holy month on March 2.

According to SUPARCO, the new moon will be born on February 28 at 5:45 AM PST. However, at sunset, the moon will only be 12 hours old and at an altitude of five degrees, making visibility challenging.

The moon must be at least 19 hours old for clear sighting, officials said. Ramadan, observed by Muslims worldwide, is a time of fasting, prayer, and reflection. It holds great spiritual significance as one of the five pillars of Islam.