Pakistan and Saudi Arabia are expected to celebrate Eid al-Fitr on the same day this year, according to a major prediction by astronomers.

Experts suggest that the Shawwal moon is unlikely to be sighted in Saudi Arabia on March 29.

However, on March 30, the crescent is expected to be clearly visible in Pakistan.

Meteorologists confirm that the moon will be visible to the naked eye in most parts of the world on March 30.

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Astronomers further stated that on March 30, the moon’s age in Makkah will be 28 hours and 38 minutes, while in Karachi, it will be 26 hours and 50 minutes. The likelihood of moon sighting will be higher in areas with clear weather conditions.

Meanwhile, following the federal government’s announcement, the Sindh government has also declared Eid holidays from March 31 to April 2.

The Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee has scheduled a meeting on March 30 in Islamabad to officially determine the sighting of the Shawwal moon.