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Shawwal moon likely to be sighted on August 08: Met Chief
ISLAMABAD: There is a good possibility that Shawwal moon would be sighted on 8th August (Thursday), according to Director General Meteorological Department.
Talking to Geo News, DG Met Office Arif Mehmood said that Eid moon would become visible in the coastal areas of Sindh and Balochistan.
He said it was necessary for the moon to attain the age of 41 hours to become visible. The moon will grow older than 41 hours on Thursday (August 8), he added.
However, DG Met said that difficulty may be faced in sighting the moon due to the sky being partially cloudy or overcast.
Courtesy www.geo.tv