It is expected that the Eidol Fifter will be celebrated in Pakistan on Monday, March 31, 2025, according to the moon forecast issued by the Space and Upper Atmospheric Research Commission (Soparco).
Soparco’s statement provided a astronomical malfunction, which states that the new moon for Shawal 1446 AH will be Pakistan Standard Time on March 29 at 3:58 pm. However, due to its under -age and position, it is unlikely to appear this evening.
As of March 30, Ramadan’s 29th-moon will be about 27 27 hours old, which will be 14 degrees height and 2 % light at sunset, which will make the bare eye visible under clean heavens. These indications suggest that most of Pakistan will be able to see Crescent on March 30.
The forecast also states that the conditions in Saudi Arabia on March 29 are poor due to the young age and the low height of the moon, which means that Eidol Fitr may also fall on March 31. If it is confirmed, this means most of Pakistan and the Middle East can observe Eid on the same day.
Despite the strong scientific estimates of Sopko, the final decision is with the Central Right-Helle Committee, which will be present on March 30 to evaluate the Crescent View across the country. The committee will weigh both astronomical data and witnesses before the official announcement.
Sopko’s spokesperson emphasized that when “scientific models indicate a clear view on March 30,” the official call will be based on ground observations. Pakistan traditionally relies on the combination of modern astronomical analysis and traditional viewing methods to determine the beginning and end of Islamic months.
If the moon is predicted, Ramadan will end with 2025 29 days, and Eidol Fitr will be observed across the country on March 31.
