A planned moon sighting meeting on February 28 will confirm Pakistan’s first fast.
Fez – The Central Ruet-i-Hilal Committee announced that the Ramadan crescent was not sighted, confirming that the first day of Ramadan in Pakistan will begin on March 2.
During a press conference, Maulana Abdul Khabeer, Chairman of the Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee, stated that reports from across the country confirmed the crescent was not visible.
The committee convened at 6:30 p.m. after the Maghrib prayer to search for the crescent that would signal the start of Ramadan in Pakistan.
The first fast, or Roza, will be observed on March 2 across Pakistan, including in major cities such as Lahore, Islamabad, Karachi, Peshawar, and Quetta.
Earlier, Maulana Khabeer had expressed his hope for the entire country to begin Ramadan on the same day.
By holding the meeting in Peshawar, the committee aims to address these discrepancies and promote unity in religious observances.
The holy month holds profound spiritual significance, marking a time for self-discipline, increased devotion, and community solidarity.
For Muslims, Ramadan is a period of fasting from dawn to dusk, during which they abstain from food, drink, and other physical needs.
This practice is not only a means of self-control but also an opportunity to purify the soul, strengthen faith, and seek closeness to Allah..
