Eid-ul-Fitr Likely on March 31 as SUPARCO Predicts Crescent Visibility
— March 27, 2025
ISLAMABAD (AIA) The Pakistan Space and Upper Atmosphere Research Commission (SUPARCO) has announced that there is a high probability of crescent visibility on March 30, 2025, indicating that Eid-ul-Fitr is likely to fall on March 31, 2025.
According to SUPARCO’s astronomical calculations, the new moon will be born on March 29, 2025, at 15:58 PST. The crescent is expected to become visible under specific conditions, including its age, angular separation from the sun, altitude at sunset, and atmospheric clarity.
On March 30, 2025, the moon will be approximately 27 hours old at sunset, with an angular separation of about 16 degrees from the sun. Its altitude at sunset will be around 14 degrees, and the illumination will be at 2%, making it likely to be easily visible with the naked eye.
Given these parameters, Pakistan is expected to complete 29 days of Ramazan, with Eid-ul-Fitr falling on March 31, 2025. Saudi Arabia and the Middle East are also expected to celebrate Eid on the same day, as the crescent is likely to be visible on March 30, 2025.
However, the Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee will make the final announcement regarding Eid after evaluating testimonies from across Pakistan. The decision will be based on both scientific data and physical sightings, considering local weather conditions at the time of observation.
Karachi
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