Eid likely to be on August 9: MET office

If Eid falls on August 9, it would make Ramazan a 29-day month.


Web Desk July 27, 2013
If Eid falls on August 9, it would make Ramazan a 29-day month.PHOTO: REUTERS/FILE

ISLAMABAD: According to astronomical data collected by Pakistan Meteorological Department, the sighting of the moon is likely to be on August 8- in effect making Eid on August 9- in Pakistan, Express News reported on Saturday.

The skies are expected to be clear on August 8 and the moon is estimated to have a life of 40 hours or more.

If Eid falls on August 9, it would make Ramazan a 29-day month.

The final and official decision on the announcement of Eid will be made by the Ruet-i-Hilal Committee.

The first fast of the month of Ramazan was observed on Thursday, July 11, 2013.

COMMENTS (5)

U.A | 11 years ago | Reply

Can't find any bashing of the religion or the country in this article. Liberals?? Just don't give up this easily. Ok I give you some ideas, probably you can have issue with the date or may be having two Eids an year, or may be one Christmas should be enough. Come on give it a try, you will be able to criticize.

sattar rind | 11 years ago | Reply

thanks

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