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Sighting of the Ramadan moon: RHC to convene on March 11

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In anticipation of seeing the Ramadan moon that evening on March 11 (Monday), the Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee has scheduled a meeting in Peshawar.

Following the Asr prayers, Maulana Abdul Khabeer Azad, the chairman of the committee, will preside over the meeting.

In the meanwhile, meetings of several zonal committees would be held in their respective territories to receive and evaluate reports of moon sightings.

The holy month will begin on March 12 (Tuesday) if the crescent is seen.

In the meantime, residents of Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates are urged to search for the Ramadan moon on March 10 in the evening.

The ninth month of the Islamic calendar is observed by the devout with prayers and fasting. It is during this month that the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) received the revelation of the Holy Quran.

Muslims fast from dawn (Fajr) until dusk (Maghreb) throughout Ramadan.

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Indus Highway multi-vehicle incidents result in eight deaths and twenty injuries.

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A passenger bus, an oil tanker, and a mini-truck collided with one another during the early hours of Wednesday. The unfortunate traveler was traveling from Karachi to Larkana.

Police and rescue teams arrived at the accident scene and began a rescue operation after receiving information.

Eight deaths were verified by SSP Jamshoro Muhammad Tariq Nawaz, who also said that twenty injured individuals had been moved to a neighboring hospital in Manjhand.

While more investigation into the accident was being conducted, the police stated that overtaking was the cause of the tragedy.

On April 14, an accident involving a passenger bus and coaster on the M9 Motorway near Nooriabad, Jamshoro area, resulted in four fatalities and twenty injuries.

The coaster, according to the police, was transporting a wedding party from Karachi to the Kambar-Shahdadkot district’s Nawan Jatoi hamlet.
Ali Jan Magsi, Ghulam Shabbir Chandio, 8-year-old Sadia Magsi, and an unidentified woman were named among the deceased.

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Observing Juma-tul-Wida with fervour indicative of religion

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Across the nation, people observe Juma-tul-Wida, the final Friday of the holy month of Ramadan, with great religious observance today.

On the final Friday of the sacred month of Ramadan, Muslims worldwide celebrate Juma-tul-Wida. On April 5, Pakistan and other Muslim nations will observe it.

For Muslims, the day is a momentous occasion with immense meaning. In mosques, Muslims congregate to say collective prayers, read verses from the Holy Quran, do acts of charity, and ask Allah Almighty for forgiveness and blessings.

Alwida Alwida hai, Mahe Ramazan tu Hum se Wida Hai, is the goodbye Kalam recited by Ramazan in mosques. When the holy month of Ramadan draws to a close, faithful people say this Kalam in unison and with tears in their eyes.

At mosques across the nation, millions of people will say Friday prayers. There will be special prayers said for the advancement and prosperity of Pakistan as well as the global unity of Muslims.

The significance of Juma-tul-Wida and the month of fasting will be emphasised by religious leaders and imams.

The largest assembly will take place at the Faisal Mosque in the federal capital and the Badshahi Mosque in Lahore. Many mosques have put in place security measures to stop any strange activities.

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The government declares four holidays for Eidul Fitr in 2024.

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In honor of Eidul Fitr, the federal government declared a four-day holiday on Wednesday.

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif accepted the Eidul Fitr holidays based on the Cabinet Division’s recommendation.

The Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday holidays would fall between April 10 and April 13, with Sunday remaining a regular holiday.

To that end, the administration released a notification.

Offices following a five-day work week will have vacations from April 10 to 12, while those following a six-day work week will have holidays from April 10 to 13 (until Saturday).

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