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Ramadan moon sighted in Pakistan, holy month to begin tomorrow

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3 years ago

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PESHAWAR: The Central Reut-e-Hilal Committee announced on Saturday that the Ramadan moon was sighted in Pakistan and the holy month will begin from tomorrow.

The announcement was made by Chairman Central Ruet-i-Hilal Committee Maulana Abdul Khabeer Azad from Peshawar where he was chairing the meeting to sight the moon. The zonal committees of the central body met in Lahore, Quetta, Karachi, Islamabad and other cities.

Maulana Khabeer said the moon was sighted in Lahore, Narowal, Islamabad, Sialkot, Kasur, Pakpattan, Kharian, Karak, and other places, while a substantial number of people also reported that they had seen the moon.

“May Allah make this month a blessing for us,” the chairman of the committee said, noting that the entire country will observe the holy month together from tomorrow (April 3).

The moon was expected to be sighted as the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) had said that the chances of sighting the moon was “highly likely”.

The moon for the holy month was sighted a day after Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates (UAE), and several other countries said that they will observe the holy month from today.

Aside from the UAE, countries that align themselves with the Saudi Arabian moon sighting include Afghanistan, Albania, Armenia, Austria, Azerbaijan, Bahrain, Belgium, Bolivia, Bulgaria, Burkina Faso, Chechnia, Denmark, Finland, Georgia, Hungary, Iceland, Iraq (Sunnis follow Saudi), Italy, Japan, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Kuwait, Kyrgyzstan, Lebanon, Mauritania, the Netherlands, Palestine, Qatar, Romania, Russia, Singapore, Sudan, Sweden, Switzerland, Syria, Taiwan, Tajikistan, Tatarstan, Togo, Turkmenistan, UAE, Uzbekistan, and Yemen.

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2025’s World Cancer Day

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22 hours ago

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In an effort to increase public awareness of the disease and promote its prevention, identification, and treatment, today is World Cancer Day.

World Cancer Day 2025’s theme is “United By Unique.” By putting patients and their stories at the center of the discussion, this subject highlights a people-centered approach to cancer care.

It acknowledges that although millions of people worldwide are impacted by cancer, every person’s experience is different, and tailored care is crucial.

The campaign seeks to emphasize how crucial it is to customize cancer therapies to each patient’s unique needs in order to provide compassionate and efficient care.

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The planning for Kashmir Solidarity Day is well underway.

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22 hours ago

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To show Pakistan’s unwavering support for the Kashmiri people’s just fight for their unalienable right to self-determination under UN resolutions, Kashmir Solidarity Day will be marked tomorrow.

In an effort to show unwavering solidarity for the oppressed people of Indian-occupied Jammu and Kashmir, Kashmir Solidarity Day, which is celebrated on February 5th every year, is being celebrated in full force throughout Pakistan, Azad Jammu and Kashmir, and beyond.

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PM Goes at CMH Quetta

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22 hours ago

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Shehbaz Sharif, the prime minister, visited CMH Quetta to check on the security personnel wounded in the battle against terrorists in Kalat and other Balochistani districts.

He spoke to the wounded and hailed them as national heroes, saying that the military and the people are united in their efforts to eradicate the threat of terrorism.

The Prime Minister praised their spirit of sacrifice for the country and their unwavering commitment to protecting the homeland.

He said as long as the protection of the nation is entrusted to such brave soldiers, the enemy can never dare to look at Pakistan with an evil eye.

Shehbaz Sharif said the elements spreading terror and chaos in Balochistan are enemies of the Province’s progress.