Summary Shawal moon has been sighted in different parts of country and Eid will be celebrated Friday today.
KARACHI (Web Desk) - Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee chairman Mufti Munib-ur-Rehman made a formal announcement in a press conference at Met Complex Karachi after gathering evidences from zonal offices.
The committee gathered evidences about the moon sighting from all the four provinces of the country and meeting of Zonal moon-sighting committees were held simultaneously in their respective headquarters.
Meanwhile, Eid prayers were offered in various tribal areas after local Ulema decided to mark the Eid day with Saudi Arabia.
The Shawwal moon has also been sighted in India and Bangladesh.
Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Qatar, Egypt and Indonesia celebrated Eidul Fitr on Thursday.
Eid day would start with special Eid prayers
The largest Eid congregation in the federal capital would be held at Faisal Mosque.
Security has been beefed up across country for Eid in the wake of threats of terrorism.
Police personals would perform their duties outside the mosques and public places.
Islamabad police along with contingents of Rangers and FC will ensure foolproof security arrangements on the occasion and police commandos will be deployed along with procession for the safety of the people.
Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif will celebrate Eid at his residence in Raiwind and President Asif Ali Zardari will celebrate Eid in Aiwan-e-Sadr.
