Eid likely to be on August 9: MET office
If Eid falls on August 9, it would make Ramazan a 29-day month.
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.
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.