LAHORE (Web Desk) – Saudi Arabia has officially announced that Shawal moon has been sighted in the kingdom and Eid will be celebrated Thursday.
Muslims in USA, UK and Europe seem to be divided over the issue as in certain cities Eid will be celebrated Thursday, following Saudi Arabia.
On the other hand, Muslims in Bradford Birmingham and Manchester have decided to celebrate Eid on Friday.
In Pakistan Met Office has said that there were 99% chances of Shawal moon sighting on Thursday, in which case Eid will be celebrated on Friday.
It also possible that in some areas of Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa and FATA the local clerics may decide to follow Saudi Arabia practice and celebrate Eid-ul- Fitr on Thursday.
However, the administration of Qasim Masjid Peshawar Thursday night declared that Shawal moon had not been sighted on Wednesday.
Muslims in USA, UK and Europe seem to be divided over the issue as in certain cities Eid will be celebrated Thursday, following Saudi Arabia.
On the other hand, Muslims in Bradford Birmingham and Manchester have decided to celebrate Eid on Friday.
In Pakistan Met Office has said that there were 99% chances of Shawal moon sighting on Thursday, in which case Eid will be celebrated on Friday.
It also possible that in some areas of Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa and FATA the local clerics may decide to follow Saudi Arabia practice and celebrate Eid-ul- Fitr on Thursday.
However, the administration of Qasim Masjid Peshawar Thursday night declared that Shawal moon had not been sighted on Wednesday.