Special Gas Schedule
KARACHI: The Sui Southern Gas Company (SSGC) has officially announced its gas supply schedule for Eid ul Fitr, ensuring that residents of Karachi will have access to uninterrupted gas with full pressure during the festive period.
This initiative aims to facilitate citizens in their celebrations by providing a smooth and reliable gas supply throughout the holidays.
According to an SSGC spokesperson, all gas valves will remain fully operational, ensuring that consumers receive gas at full pressure. The company has assured that gas will be available continuously throughout the three days of Eid, up until midnight each day.
Additionally, the same schedule will apply to Chand Raat, the night before Eid, with gas supply continuing until midnight to accommodate families engaged in festive preparations.
Residents have been advised to reach out to the SSGC helpline at 1199 in case of any issues related to gas supply. The spokesperson reiterated that the utility company remains committed to addressing consumer complaints promptly and efficiently, ensuring that no household faces inconvenience during the celebrations.
SSGC had earlier announced a comprehensive gas supply plan for Ramadan, guaranteeing uninterrupted service during key meal times. As per that schedule, gas was made available from 3:00 AM to 9:00 AM for Sehri, the pre-dawn meal, and from 3:30 PM to 10:00 PM for Iftar, the meal that breaks the fast. This arrangement was put in place to facilitate people in preparing meals without any disruptions.
Meanwhile, Pakistan is expected to observe the first day of Eid ul Fitr on Monday, as astronomical calculations suggest that the Shawwal moon is likely to be visible on March 30. Many countries, including Saudi Arabia, are celebrating Eid today, indicating that Eid in Pakistan will likely fall on March 31.
The Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee, Pakistan’s official moon sighting body, along with zonal committees, is scheduled to convene today, which is the 29th of Ramadan (1446 AH).
The meeting, chaired by Maulana Abdul Khabeer Azad at the Ministry of Religious Affairs and Interfaith Harmony in Islamabad, will assess moonsighting reports from across the country. Religious scholars, meteorological experts, and other stakeholders will analyze these reports to officially declare the date for Eid ul Fitr in Pakistan.
Eid ul Fitr marks the conclusion of Ramadan, the ninth month of the Islamic calendar, and is celebrated by Muslims worldwide as a joyous occasion of gratitude, unity, and spiritual fulfillment.
The announcement of the final date depends on the moon sighting committee’s decision, which will be made following extensive deliberations.
