Islamabad(National Times) The Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee on Tuesday announced the sighting of moon for the month of Shawwal, saying Eidul Fitr will be celebrated across Pakistan on Wednesday (April 10).

The announcement was made by Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee chairman Maulana Abdul Khabir Azad.

In addition to committee members, officials from the Meteorological Department, SPARCO, Science and Technology sectors also participated in the meeting.

Separate meetings of zonal and district Ruet committees were also held at their respective regional headquarters.

Addressing a press conference after the central committee’s meeting ended, Maulana Azad said moon-sighting testimonies had been received from Kohlu, Khyber, Sheikhupura, Kasur, Gujranwala, Karachi and other areas.

Following the conclusion of the Zonal Sighting of the Crescent Committee meeting, reports from Lahore indicate a cloudy evening, thwarting efforts to spot the crescent moon.

Despite eager anticipation and diligent observation, the elusive moon remained hidden behind the thick veil of clouds, disappointing many who had gathered in hopes of catching a glimpse.

Earlier, the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) had forecast that there were more chances for the sighting of Shawwal moon.

The met department had said weather across the country would be clear, hence it would be clear to sight moon here.