Ruet-e-Hilal Committee to meet today for Shawwal Moon sighting in Pakistan

The Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee will convene today in Islamabad to sight the Shawwal moon, with Chairman Maulana Abdul Khabir Azad presiding over the session.

Meanwhile, provincial Ruet-e-Hilal committees will hold meetings in their respective regions.

According to the Pakistan Space and Upper Atmosphere Research Commission (SUPARCO), the Shawwal moon was formed yesterday at 3:58 PM PST. By sunset today, the moon’s age will be approximately 27 hours, increasing the likelihood of its visibility across Pakistan.

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