Mufti Shahbuddin Populzai

Mufti Shahbuddin Populzai is a prominent Islamic scholar and the leading figure of the unofficial moon sighting committee at the historic Masjid Qasim Ali Khan in Peshawar, Pakistan. Known for his role in determining the Islamic lunar calendar, he has influenced the observance of Ramadan and Eid celebrations in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. Despite his authority, recent events have shown a shift in some communities choosing to align their Eid celebrations with announcements from Saudi Arabia, rather than following his committee's guidance.