The Pakistan Space and Upper Atmosphere Research Commission (Suparco) on Monday forecasted that the holy month of Ramazan would begin on March 2 (Sunday) while Eidul Fitr would be observed on the 31st of the month.<\/p>\n
A press release issued today said the commission had released its forecast for the moon\u2019s visibility based on scientific assessments, astronomical calculations and modern observational data.<\/p>\n
However, it emphasised that the Central Ruet-i-Hilal Committee would examine testimonies from across the country and formally announce the holy month\u2019s official start since the unaided observation of the crescent moon with the naked eye was a religious obligation for determining the month\u2019s beginning.<\/p>\n
\u201cAccording to precise astronomical models, the new moon (conjunction) for Ramazan will occur on February 28, 2025, at 05:45 PST. However, the visibility of the crescent depends on key factors such as the moon\u2019s age, its angular separation from the sun, altitude at sunset, and atmospheric conditions,\u201d Suparco said.<\/p>\n
It said the probability of the moon\u2019s visibility on Feb 28 was \u201cnot visible even with optical aid\u201d and thus the likelihood of a moon sighting on the date in Pakistan is \u201cextremely low\u201d.<\/p>\n
\u201cConsequently, Sha\u2019aban is expected to complete 30 days, and the first day of fasting will likely be observed on March 2. In Saudi Arabia, the new moon is also expected to be born on Feb 28. However, due to the moon\u2019s position relative to the horizon, and atmospheric clarity, the crescent is expected to be visible leading to the commencement of Ramzan on March 1. In Pakistan, however, it will begin a day later.<\/p>\n
\u201cAccording to astronomical models, the Shawwal moon will be visible on March 30, indicating that Eidul Fitr will likely be observed on March 31 in Pakistan,\u201d the press release said.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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