Jumma-tul-Wida in Pakistan being observed today

Lahore: Jumma-tul-Wida— the last Friday of the holy month of Ramadan— is being observed today (Friday) across the country with religious reverence.

Millions of people will offer Friday prayers at mosques across the country.

Special prayers will be offered for the progress and prosperity of Pakistan and unity of Muslims the world over.

The religious leaders and Imams will highlight importance of the month of fasting and the Jumma-tul-Wida.

In the federal capital, the biggest gathering of Juma-tul-Wida will be held at Faisal Mosque.

Earlier on Thursday, Shawwal Moon was not sighted, therefore, Eid-ul-Fitr will be celebrated across the country on Saturday (April 22).

The announcement was made by the Chairman of Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee Maulana Syed Muhammad Abdul Khabir Azad while addressing a news conference in Islamabad on Thursday evening.

He said no evidence of moon sighting was received from any part of the country.