Peshawar, February 28 – The Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee convened in Peshawar on Friday to sight the Ramadan moon, but due to unfavorable weather conditions, no credible testimonies were received from any part of the country.
As a result, the first fast of Ramadan 2025 will be observed on March 2.
Additionally, zonal Ruet-e-Hilal Committee members from Islamabad, Lahore, Karachi, and Quetta participated in the session.
This year, cloudy skies and adverse weather across various regions made it difficult to observe the crescent moon.
Based on these factors and the lack of verified testimonies, the committee officially declared that Ramadan will begin on March 2, 2025.
Significance of Ramadan
Ramadan, the ninth month of the Islamic lunar calendar, is one of the holiest months for Muslims worldwide. It is a time of:
- Fasting – Muslims refrain from eating, drinking, and negative behaviors from dawn to sunset.
- Spiritual Reflection – Increased prayers, Quran recitation, and seeking forgiveness.
- Charity & Kindness – Emphasizing generosity, helping the needy, and self-discipline.
Fasting is not just about abstaining from food and drink but also about self-control, patience, and strengthening faith.
- The Ministry of Science and Technology
- Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD)
- Space and Upper Atmosphere Research Commission (SUPARCO)
- Zonal Ruet-e-Hilal Committee members from Islamabad, Lahore, Karachi, and Quetta
Importance of Ramadan
It is a time for:
- Fasting (Sawm): Muslims refrain from eating, drinking, and negative habits from dawn until sunset.
- Spiritual Growth: Increased prayers, Quran recitation, and seeking forgiveness.
- Charity (Zakat and Sadaqah): Emphasizing generosity, kindness, and helping the needy.
During this sacred month, Muslims strengthen their faith, practice self-discipline, and seek closeness to God through worship and good deeds. The month concludes with Eid-ul-Fitr, a joyous festival marking the end of fasting.
amadan, the ninth month of the Islamic lunar calendar, holds great religious significance for Muslims worldwide. It is a time of:
- Fasting – Muslims refrain from eating, drinking, and negative habits from dawn to sunset.
- Prayer – Devotion increases with additional prayers and Quran recitation.
