In IslamicPakistani culture Chand Raat or "night of the moon" as it translates marks the end of Ramadan (Arabic: رمضان ) and the start of Eid ul-Fitr (Arabic: عيد الفطر). Since the Islamic Calendar is lunar the advent of Shawwal, the final month of the Islamic year. Since this custom is dependent on the sighting of the moon it can often happen on different days in different parts of the world. It is believed by many that anything wished for right after the sighting of the moon will be granted. After the moon is seen celebrations often involving much Mehndi (henna) begin.
Several grand functions were held this ChandRaat, but the two events where families thronged in large numbers were the ChandRaat Mela at a local hotel and the Artillery Mess Eid function.
Mateen, a marketing executive, said he spent his ChandRaat with friends, driving to every nook and corner of the city throughout the night.
On ChandRaat, everything is full of life, there is activity going on everywhere.
ChandRaat falls on a national holiday in Pakistan; all family members, including the extended relatives, gather to foster their relationship during that day, she said.
ChandRaat serves as the day of preparation for Eid, the first day after the month of Ramadan, Qureshi said.
ChandRaat is popular in the Middle East, especially in Arab countries, Qureshi said.
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