Pakistan’s Ruet e Hilal Committee, the central moon sighting authority, will convene today to observe the Dhul Hijjah crescent moon, with the announcement for Eid ul Adha expected later in the day.
The 10th day of Dhul Hijjah is celebrated as Eid Al-Adha, known as the “festival of sacrifice,” one of Islam’s major religious festivals.
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Committee members will conduct visual observations in various cities and gather testimonies from different regions. The primary meeting will take place in Karachi on Friday to sight the Dhul Hijjah moon, chaired by Maulana Abdul Khabeer Azad, the Chairman of the Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee.
Pakistan’s central moon sighting committee is scheduled to meet on Friday to observe the crescent moon for the Islamic month, coinciding with the annual Islamic Hajj pilgrimage, which draws millions of Muslims to Saudi Arabia.
Eid Ul Adha Pakistan 2024
According to the Met Office prediction, Eid ul Adha is anticipated to be on June 17, 2024 (Monday). Officials predict that the new moon of Dhul-Hijjah is likely to be sighted today, June 7.
Eid ul Adha Saudi Arabia
The Supreme Court of Saudi Arabia has declared June 7 as the first day of Dhu Al Hijjah, following the sighting of the crescent moon on Thursday evening.
June 7 marks the start of the Hajj pilgrimage season this year, with Eid Al Adha falling on the 10th of Dhu Al Hijjah. Arafat Day, observed on the ninth day of Dhu Al Hijjah, will be on June 15.
In contrast, Oman has announced that the crescent moon was not sighted in the Sultanate. June 8 will be the first day of Dhu Al Hijjah. Eid Al Adha in Oman will be celebrated on Monday, June 17.
