Times of Islamabad

Ramzan 2019 moon sighted in Pakistan

Ramzan 2019 moon sighted in Pakistan

*ISLAMABAD – Ramazan al Mubarak commenced in Pakistan with the nightfall onMonday, May 6th, bringing with it auspices and blessings of Almighty Allah.*

With the start of Ramazan, scores of people throughout the country wereseen preparing themselves for Taraveeh prayers whereas markets were seenfull of shoppers procuring items for Seher and Iftar foods.

Apart from the festivities, at many places around the country, arrangementswere being made to feed and fulfil the needs of the less fortunate ones ofthe society through various charitable networks.

Ramazan in Pakistan this time coincides with May, one of the hottest yearsin several parts of the country.

In this regard, arrangements have been made to manage heat strokes bydifferent civic institutions and charity networks. Camps have beenestablished with medical supplies to provide first aid to any affectee ofheat stroke.

Ramazan moon was not sighted on Saturday, May 4th, therefore, it wasnotified by the Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee that the holy month wouldstart from Monday (today).