Eid-ul-Fitr is one of the most important religious celebrations in the Islamic calendar. It marks the end of the month of Ramadan, during which Muslims fast from dawn to dusk. As the crescent moon of Shawwal 1444 AH makes its appearance in the sky, the Ministry of Religious Affairs and Interfaith Harmony in Islamabad hosts a truly exciting event every year. This year too, it’s time for the official meeting of the Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee, where the goal is to sight the crescent moon and announce when Eid-ul-Fitr 2023 will be celebrated across the country.
The Zonal and District Ruet-e-Hilal Committees are also scheduled to meet at their respective offices to keep their eyes on the first glimpse of the moon. And the Chairman of the Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee, Maulana Syed Muhammad Abdul Khabir Azad, will make the final announcement regarding the moon sighting.
Now, we all know that predicting the appearance of the moon can be a tricky business. The Ruet-i-Hilal Research Council (RHRC) had already made it clear earlier this month that Eid-ul-Fitr is most likely to be celebrated on Saturday, 22 April. Despite this, the committees will still meet tonight, hoping against hope that they catch a glimpse of the elusive crescent moon. So, let’s wait for the announcement that will decide when we can finally say “Eid Mubarak!”
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