Ramadan 2025: First Roza in Pakistan Expected on March 2
The Space and Upper Atmosphere Research Commission (SUPARCO) has forecasted that Ramadan 2025 is likely to commence on March 2 in Pakistan, based on lunar visibility assessments.
According to SUPARCO, the new moon will form at 5:45 PM Pakistan Standard Time (PST) on February 28, 2025. However, at sunset that day, the moon will only be 12 hours old, making it difficult to spot with the naked eye due to its low altitude and distance from Earth.
The agency further explained that the angle between the moon and the sun on February 28 will be just 7 degrees, preventing human visibility of the crescent.
As a result, Ramadan in Pakistan is expected to begin on March 2, with the first fast observed on that day. Meanwhile, the crescent moon might be visible in Saudi Arabia on February 28, potentially marking the start of Ramadan there on March 1.
Additionally, SUPARCO predicted that the Eid ul-Fitr crescent could be sighted on March 30, with Eid celebrations possibly taking place on March 31, 2025.
Despite these calculations, the final decision on moon sighting for both Ramadan and Eid will be made by Pakistanβs Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee.
