ISLAMABAD: The Central
Ruet-e-Hilal Committee meeting has begun for sighting of the crescent of
Ramzan at Ministry of Religious Affairs and Interfaith Harmony.
Committee chairman Mufti Munibur Rehman is presiding over the
meeting of the body that decides the sighting of
moon after collecting evidence from across the country.
Regional and Zonal
Ruet-e-Hilal committees that help the central
Committee collect evidence are holding their meetings in their respective areas, according to Geo News.
The Holy month of
Ramzan is expected to begin from May 28, 2017, and is likely to end on June 25, Geo New quoted Metrological Department as saying.
Muslims all over the world fast during the days of this month and make special prayers at night. The month of
Ramzan traditionally
begins with a new
moon sighting, marking the start of the ninth month in the Islamic calendar.
During this period, The Muslims who keep fast abstain from food, drink, and other certain activities during daylight hours.
Ramazan ends when the first crescent of the new
moon is sighted again. Eid-ul- Fitr is the Islamic holiday that marks the end of Ramazan. APP/Web Desk
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