Ruet-e-Hilal Committee sights moon, Eid-ul-Fitr on Monday
Saudi Arabia, UAE and Gulf countries are celebrating eid-ul-Fitr today
LAHORE (Dunya News/AFP) – Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee Chairman Mufti Muneebur Rehman has announced positive Shawwal moon-sighting on Sunday confirming that Pakistan is to celebrate Eid-ul-Fitr on Monday.
The moon-sighting committee convened a meeting today to sight Shawwal moon.
Saudi Arabia, Middle East and Gulf countries are celebrating Eid today. The special day started with Eid prayers in Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates (UAE), Qatar, Bahrain, Kuwait, Jordan, Palestine and other Gulf countries, whereas, the crescent of Shawwal was not sighted in Oman.
Spiritual gatherings were observed at Masjid al-Haram and Masjid-e-Nabvi. King of Saudi Arabia Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud and crown prince Mohammed bin Salman attended the Eid prayer at Masjid al-Haram in the presence of more than two million people.
US President Donald Trump sent warm greetings" to Muslims celebrating the end of Ramadan, after his administration broke with the tradition of hosting a White House event to recognize the holy month.
"On behalf of the American people, Melania and I send our warm greetings to Muslims as they celebrate Eid al-Fitr," Trump said in a statement. "During this holiday, we are reminded of the importance of mercy, compassion, and goodwill."
"With Muslims around the world, the United States renews our commitment to honor these values."
Since the Bill Clinton administration, the White House has each year hosted either an event to mark the Eid al-Fitr feast -- which ends the fasting month of Ramadan -- or a meal breaking the dawn-til-dusk fast, known as an iftar.
Secretary of State Rex Tillerson reportedly rejected a request by his department s office of religion and global affairs to hold an event for the holiday.
