ISLAMABAD: The month of Ramadan in Pakistan this year will have 29 days. This means Eid-ul-Fitr will be celebrated on Monday, March 31, 2025.
A private TV channel quoted Khalid Ijaz Mufti, Secretary General of the Ruet-e-Hilal Research Council, saying that the new moon will be born on March 29, 2025 (28 Ramadan) at 3:58 PM Pakistan time.
According to the report, on the evening of Sunday, March 30, 2025 (29 Ramadan), the moon will be over 26 hours old at sunset. This is more than the minimum 18 hours needed to sight the crescent.
Also, the time difference between sunset and moonset will be at least 40 minutes in various cities of Pakistan, which will help in sighting the moon.
Khalid Ijaz Mufti added that if the sky is clear in any part of Pakistan on the evening of March 30, 2025, the moon can be easily sighted. However, the final decision on moon sighting will be made by the Ruet-e-Hilal Committee.
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Expected Eid-ul-Fitr 2025 Date in Pakistan:
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Ramadan Days | 29 days |
| Eid-ul-Fitr Date | March 31, 2025 (Monday) |
| Moon Sighting | Evening of March 30, 2025 |
Government Eid-ul-Fitr Holidays:
The Government of Pakistan has issued a notification about public and optional holidays for 2025. According to the notification, there will be 40 holidays in total in 2025.
As per the public and optional holidays notification, three holidays for Eid-ul-Fitr in Pakistan are set for March 30, March 31, and April 1, 2025. Similarly, three holidays for Eid-ul-Adha will be observed from June 7 to June 9, 2025.
These holidays will be observed across the country in both public and private offices. The notification also includes details of other holidays, which will help people plan their work.
On Eid-ul-Fitr, people across Pakistan will hold prayers and events with religious enthusiasm. For Eid-ul-Adha, the tradition of sacrifice will be followed with full spirit. The government will make special arrangements for public facilities and security during these occasions.
