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Express Tribune
5 days ago
- Climate
- Express Tribune
Hajj on June 5; Eid in Pakistan on June 7
A pilgrim prays in front of the Holy Kaaba ahead of the Haj. PHOTO: REUTERS Listen to article The Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee has announced that the Zil Hajj moon was not sighted in the country, confirming that the first day of Zil Hajj will be observed on May 29, while Eidul Azha will be celebrated on June 7. The announcement was made by Ruet-e-Hilal Committee Chairman Maulana Abdul Khabeer Azad, who presided over a meeting to in Islamabad on Tuesday. Addressing a news conference, Chairman Maulana Abdul Khabeer Azad stated that no credible testimonies of moon sighting had been received from any part of the country. "It was decided with consensus that the first day of Zil Hajj, will be on May 29, Thursday, and Eidul Azha will be observed on June 7, Saturday," he said. He also highlighted that the weather conditions across the country had hampered moon sighting efforts, with cloudy skies prevailing in most areas. The meeting was attended by members of the Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee, along with representatives from SUPARCO and the Meteorological Department, who were present to provide assistance. In addition to the central meeting, zonal committee meetings were also held in cities such as Karachi, Lahore, Quetta, Peshawar, and other regions. Meanwhile, Saudi Arabia has confirmed Friday, June 6, as the first day of Eidul Azha after the Zil Hajj crescent was sighted on Tuesday with Hajj to take place on Thursday, June 5. Moon sighting committees across the Arab world and other Muslim-majority countries observed the crescent moon of Zil Hajjthe 12th and final month of the Islamic lunar calendaron Tuesday, May 27. The kingdom announced that the Zil Hajj crescent had been sighted, confirming that next Friday, June 6, will mark the first day of Eidul Azha. The United Arab Emirates also announced the moon sighting, declaring that Eidul zdha will be observed on Friday, June 6.
Business Recorder
5 days ago
- Politics
- Business Recorder
Eidul Azha on June 7
KARACHI: The Zil Hajj moon has not been sighted and Eidul Azha will fall on June 7 (Saturday), Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee Chairman Maulana Muhammad Abdul Khabir Azad announced on Tuesday evening. According to the announcement, the first day of Zil Hajj will fall on Thursday, May 29, 2025, while Eidul Azha will be observed on Saturday, June 7. The meeting of Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee was held in Islamabad for sighting of the Zil Hajj moon 1446 Hijri. Moreover, the Zonal Ruet-e-Hilal Committees meetings were also held separately at their respective headquarters to see the Eidul Azha moon. Meanwhile, religious scholar Mufti Ramzan Sialvi confirmed that moon was not sighted in Lahore, adding that the final announcement regarding moon sighting would be made by the Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee. Similarly, zonal committee sources in Karachi said that no testimony of moon sighting was received from any part of Sindh. Copyright Business Recorder, 2025
Business Recorder
6 days ago
- General
- Business Recorder
Zil Hajj moon not sighted; first day of Eid-ul-Adha 2025 on June 7
The Zil Hajj moon has not been sighted, and Eid-ul-Adha 2025 will fall on Saturday, June 7, the Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee Chairman Maulana Muhammad Abdul Khabir Azad announced on Tuesday evening. Addressing the media, the committee chairman said that the first day of Zil Hajj will fall on Thursday, May 29, 2025, while Eid ul Adha will be observed on Saturday, June 7. The announcement comes following a meeting of the Central Ruet-i-Hilal Committee held in Islamabad to sight the Zil Hajj moon, 1446 Hijri, and confirm the dates of Eid ul Adha this year. The Zonal Ruet-e-Hilal Committees also met separately at their respective headquarters for sighting of the Eid-ul-Adha Moon. If the moon is sighted on May 27, the first day of Eid-ul-Adha will fall on June 6 (Friday). If the Zil Hajj moon is sighted on Wednesday, the first day of Eid will then fall on June 7 (Saturday). As per the Space and Upper Atmosphere Research Commission (Suparco), Eid-ul- Adha is likely to be celebrated across Pakistan on June 7, 2025. In a statement, the commission said that according to astronomical models, the birth of the new moon for Zilhaj will occur on May 27, 2025, at 8:02pm PST. The Hajj pilgrimage begins on the 8th day of Zil Hajj and lasts until the 13th of the month. Hajj is expected to take place between June 4 to June 9 this year.
Express Tribune
6 days ago
- Climate
- Express Tribune
Ruet-e-Hilal Committee meeting underway for Zilhaj moon sighting
The Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee meeting is underway in Islamabad to observe the moon of Zil Hajj . Chairman Maulana Abdul Khabeer Azad is presiding over the meeting, while members of the Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee, along with representatives from SUPARCO and the Meteorological Department, are also present to provide assistance. In addition to the central meeting, zonal committee meetings are taking place in cities such as Karachi, Lahore, Quetta, Peshawar, and other regions. After receiving moon sighting testimonies from these areas, they will be forwarded to the central committee. The final decision regarding the date will depend on the moon sighting. However, the Chairman of the Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee will announce the official date for Eidul Adha after confirming the moon's visibility in Pakistan. According to the Pakistan Meteorological Department and SUPARCO, the moon's age this evening will be only 11 hours, which, according to astronomical guidelines, is insufficient for the moon's visibility. SUPARCO has predicted that the 1st of Zil Hajj is likely to fall on May 29, and if these calculations hold, Eidul Adha in Pakistan could be celebrated on Saturday, June 7.
Business Recorder
6 days ago
- Politics
- Business Recorder
Ruet-e-Hilal body to meeting today
ISLAMABAD: The Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee will meet in Islamabad on Tuesday for sighting of moon of Zil-Haj 1446 Hijri. Chairman of the Committee Maulana Syed Muhammad Abdul Khabeer Azad will preside over the meeting. The Zonal Ruet-e-Hilal Committees will also meet separately at their respective headquarters for sighting of the moon.
