The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has recently predicted that Muslims in Pakistan are likely to observe 30 days of fasting this Ramadan, with Eid ul-Fitr expected to fall on March 21, 2026. This prediction stems from the PMD's assessment that the Shawwal moon will not be sighted on March 19, as it will only be 12 to 13 hours old at sunset, making visibility improbable. "There is no chance of sighting the moon on the 29th of Ramadan (March 19)," stated a PMD official, emphasizing that the new moon is expected to be born at 6:23 AM PST on that day (Business Recorder, February 24, 2026).
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Pakistan Meteorological Department Predicts 30 Ramadan Fasts This Year
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The PMD predicts a full 30-day Ramadan for Muslims in Pakistan, with Eid ul-Fitr expected on March 21, 2026, due to the unlikely sighting of the Shawwal moon on March 19, generating mixed public se...
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