Islamabad (HRNW) Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee Chairman Maulana Abdul Khabir Azad has said that Eidul Fitr 2024 is likely to fall on Wednesday, April 10 in Pakistan, media reported.
Maulana Azad revealed that scientific observations revealed that the Shawwal crescent moon will likely be sighted on the 29th of Ramadan this year.
He also hinted at taking help from scientific observations and forecasts to sight the Eidul Fitr moon.
Recalling his dealings with former federal minister Fawad Chaudhry, Maulana Azad said that he had told the minister that the Ruet-e-Hilal committee accepts and recognises scientific findings.
However, he said that the final decision regarding the Eidul Fitr moon will be taken based on Islamic principles and testimonies.
It is pertinent to mention that Pakistanis will have a 29-day Ramadan in 2024 and will celebrate Eidul Fitr on April 10 if the crescent moon is sighted on April 9.
The first of the holy month fell on March 12 after the Ramadan moon was sighted a day earlier in Pakistan.