The first day of Ramazan will be observed across Pakistan on Thursday, as Mufti Muneeb-ur-Rehman, the chairman of the Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee, announced the moon-sighting on Wednesday evening consequent to a meeting held at the Pakistan Meteorological Department’s (PMD) main office.
Testimonies of the moon-sighting were received from various parts of the country, including Lower Dir, Buner, Nathia Gali, Abbottabad, and Quetta, among other areas.
Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi felicitated the Muslim world on the advent of Ramazan. He observed that the holy month is an opportunity for introspection.
The premier stressed to implement the spirit of Ramazan and reap the benefits of the holy month.
