When is Eidul Fitr 2024 in Pakistan? All eyes are on the Ruet-e-Hilal Committee, the nation’s top moon sighting body, which is set to convene on Tuesday to sight the crescent moon of Shawwal.
This sighting will crucially determine the official date for Eidul Fitr across the country.
When is Eidul Fitr 2024 in Pakistan?
Anticipated Eid Date
According to astronomical forecasts, there is a possibility of sighting the Shawwal moon on April 9, with Eidul Fitr expected to be observed on Wednesday, April 10.
Committee Meetings
The Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee is scheduled to meet on Tuesday (April 9) in Islamabad to carry out the moon sighting.
Simultaneously, various zonal and district committees will gather on Tuesday evening to gather testimonies and reports regarding the moon sighting.
Government Announces Eid Holidays
In preparation for Eidul Fitr, the government of Pakistan has announced public holidays.
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Offices operating five days a week will observe holidays from April 10 to 12, while offices operating six days a week will observe holidays from April 10 to 13.
Eid Festivities Await Confirmation
The impending Eid celebrations hold significant cultural and religious importance for the people of Pakistan.
However, the final confirmation of the moon sighting by the Ruet-e-Hilal Committee remains eagerly awaited to officially mark the commencement of Eidul Fitr festivities across the nation.
