The month of Ramazan will commence Tuesday, after the moon marking the start of the holy month was reportedly sighted in various parts of the country.
The Central Ruet-i-Hilal Chairman Mufti Muneebur Rehman is expected to announce the moon-sighting soon.
This year's Ramazan marks the some of the longest days of fasting in recent years, with over 15-hour-long fasts.
Ramazan begin Monday in Saudi Arabia, Qatar, the United Arab Emirates, Indonesia, Singapore, Lebanon, Syria, Kuwait, Jordan, Afghanistan and the Palestinian territories.
Muslims throughout the world prepare to celebrate the holy fasting month of Ramazan, when they refrain from eating, drinking, and smoking from dawn to dusk.
Religious activities usually increase during this month and households stock up on essentials for staples and avoid the heat and crowds during fasting hours.
Eid-ul-Fitr is celebrated at the end of Ramazan with a three-day holiday.
