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Express Tribune
5 days ago
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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.
Arab News
6 days ago
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Pakistan to celebrate Eid Al-Adha on June 7
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan's moon sighting committee announced today, Tuesday, that the crescent marking the beginning of the Islamic month of Dhul Hijjah was not sighted due to unclear skies and the Eid Al-Adha festival would commence from June 7. Dhul Hijjah is the twelfth and final month of the Islamic calendar, a sacred period during which the Hajj pilgrimage and Eid Al-Adha, the Festival of Sacrifice, take place. It is one of the four holy months in Islam, with the first 10 days especially revered and considered among the best days of the year for performing righteous deeds. 'Today, in Pakistan, most areas experienced cloudy weather, and some areas had clear skies. The confirmation of sighting of the Dhul Hijjah moon has not been received from any part of Pakistan,' Ruet-e-Hilal Committee Chairman Maulana Abdul Khabeer Azad said at a press conference. 'Hence unanimously [we have] decided that the first Dhul Hijjah, 1446 AH will be observed on Thursday, May 29 and Eid Al-Adha will be on Saturday, June 7, 2025.' Commemorating the willingness of Prophet Ibrahim to sacrifice his son on God's command, Muslims mark the Eid Al-Adha holiday by slaughtering animals such as sheep, cows and goats. The meat is shared among family and friends and also donated to the poor. Eid Al-Adha is observed on the 10th day of Dhul Hijjah, while the annual Hajj pilgrimage will commence on June 4.
Express Tribune
6 days ago
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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.
