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Met Office Announces Expected Date for Eid al-Fitr in Pakistan

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The Met Office predicted that the new moon of Shawwal 1447 AH will be born at 06-23 PST on 19-03-2026, and the age of the moon at meteorological observatories is calculated to be between 12 and 13 hours, which is not favorable for moon sighting.

As per astronomical analysis, there is no chance of sighting the new moon of Shawwal 1447 AH on the evening of 19-03-2026 (i.e., on 29th Ramzan 1447 AH).

Note: The prediction is based on astronomical analysis. However, the final decision regarding the declaration of a new moon rests with the Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee of Pakistan.

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