New Delhi, March 30 -- The spirit of Eid-ul-Fitr has officially arrived in Pakistan, as the Shawwal 1446 crescent moon was sighted in various cities, including Lahore, Islamabad and Faisalabad. The joyous festival will be celebrated across the country on Monday, March 31, 2025.

The eagerly awaited announcement was made by Maulana Abdul Khabir Azad, Chairman of the Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee, during a press conference in Islamabad on Sunday evening. Addressing the media, Maulana Azad confirmed that credible moon sighting testimonies were received from multiple locations nationwide.

The official moon sighting meeting in Islamabad included representatives from the Ministry of Religious Affairs, the Meteorological Department, the Minist...