The Ruet-e-Hilal Committee held an important meeting in Peshawar on Friday, February 28, 2025, to determine the sighting of the Ramadan moon. However, due to unfavorable weather conditions across the country, no reliable reports of moon sightings were received.
After careful discussions and analysis, the committee officially announced that the moon had not been sighted. As a result, the first fast of Ramadan in Pakistan will be observed on Sunday, March 2, 2025.
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Experts and Officials Present
The meeting was chaired by Maulana Syed Muhammad Abdul Khabeer Azad and attended by key representatives from the Ministry of Science and Technology, the Pakistan Meteorological Department, and the Space and Upper Atmosphere Research Commission (SUPARCO). In addition, zonal members from major cities including Islamabad, Lahore, Karachi, and Quetta also participated in the session.
Significance of Ramadan
Ramadan is the ninth month of the Islamic lunar calendar and is considered one of the holiest months in Islam. It is a time of fasting, prayer, and deep spiritual reflection. Muslims around the world observe this month with devotion, seeking forgiveness and blessings from Allah.
Fasting during Ramadan involves abstaining from food, drink, and negative behaviors such as gossiping and using harsh words from dawn until sunset. This practice encourages self-discipline, patience, and kindness. Believers are also encouraged to engage in acts of worship such as offering prayers, reciting the Quran, and performing charitable deeds to help those in need.
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