Karachi faces severe traffic jams as Ramadan shopping peaks

KARACHI: Karachi’s roads are facing severe traffic jams as the large number of people rushed to markets for Ramadan 2025 preparations, ARY News reported.

As per details, the city struggles to cope with severe traffic congestion on major roads and intersections including Natha Khan Flyover, Shahrah-e-Faisal, Rashid Minhas Road, Liaqatabad Super Market, Lea Market, and Saddar Empress Market.

Other areas where commuters face traffic jams include Karsaz to Civic centre, Essa Nagri Lyari Expressway and Dalmia to Jouhar morh.

It is worth mentioning here that a meeting of Central Ruet-e-Hilal committee will be held in Peshawar on today, 28th February for the sighting of the moon of Ramadan-ul-Mubarak.

Meanwhile, the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) predicted that there is a ‘good chance’ of sighting of Ramadan 1446 AH moon on March 1st, 2025.

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In case the holy month begins in line with the PMD’s forecast, the first day of Ramadan will be on March 2nd, Sunday.

Ramadan-ul-Mubarak, the month of fasting, is the ninth month of the Islamic lunar calendar.

During the fast, Muslims must abstain from eating, drinking, gossiping and cursing, and are encouraged to focus on meditative acts like prayer, reading the holy Quran and charity.

It’s a time for spiritual reflection, self-discipline, and increased devotion to their faith. During this month, Muslims are encouraged to focus on prayer, reading the Quran, and charitable acts.