The federal government announced a three-day public holiday on Wednesday to observe Eidul Fitr 2025. According to the official notification, the Eid holidays will begin on Monday, March 31, and continue until Wednesday, April 2. Moon Sighting Committee to Convene on March 30 Astronomical predictions indicate that the people of Pakistan are expected to celebrate Eid-ul-Fitr on Monday, March 31. Details reveal that the Shawwal moon will be visible at 3:58 PM on March 29. The Ruet-e-Hilal Committee will convene meetings on March 29 and 30 to determine the moon’s sighting, which is expected to be 27 hours old at the time of observation. The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has forecasted that the moon will remain visible for up to one hour, making its sighting probable on March 30. Consequently, the first day of Shawwal will be observed on March 31. Meanwhile, the Met Office has predicted hot weather in Karachi during the Eid holidays, with temperatures anticipated to reach up to 37 degrees Celsius. Due to atmospheric humidity, the city is likely to experience intense heat during the festive period. Eid-ul-Fitr, which signifies the conclusion of the holy month of Ramadan, is a prominent religious festival in Pakistan, with millions traveling nationwide to reunite with family and friends.
