The Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee has officially confirmed the sighting of the Zil Hajj crescent moon in Pakistan following its key meeting held in Karachi.
Religious scholars, meteorological experts, and committee representatives gathered to review moon sighting testimonies received from multiple parts of the country before reaching a unanimous conclusion.
The announcement officially marks the beginning of the Islamic month of Zil Hajj across Pakistan, one of the holiest and most spiritually significant months in the Islamic calendar.
Following the confirmed moon sighting, authorities announced that Eid ul Adha will be celebrated across Pakistan on 27 May.
The announcement officially sets the timeline for one of the most important religious occasions observed by Muslims worldwide.
Eid ul Adha commemorates the spirit of sacrifice, devotion, and charity, and is traditionally marked through special Eid prayers, Qurbani (animal sacrifice), distribution of meat among relatives and the underprivileged, and family gatherings.
Alongside the central meeting held in Karachi, zonal Ruet-e-Hilal committee sessions were also organized simultaneously in major cities including Lahore, Islamabad, Quetta, and Peshawar.
Local committees coordinated with regional observers, scholars, and meteorological officials to gather verified moon sighting testimonies from different provinces and remote areas.
This nationwide coordination process helps ensure a unified and credible declaration for the entire country, reducing confusion and maintaining consistency in the observance of important Islamic occasions.
Officials confirmed that multiple verified testimonies regarding the sighting of the crescent moon were received from several regions across Pakistan.
These reports were carefully examined, cross-checked, and validated before the official declaration was made by the committee.
Religious authorities emphasized that the decision followed established moon sighting procedures, combining eyewitness accounts with technical input from meteorological experts to ensure reliability and confidence in the final announcement.
With the official confirmation of the Zil Hajj moon, Pakistan joins several Muslim-majority countries around the world that are expected to observe Eid ul Adha on 27 May.
The announcement has triggered large-scale preparations nationwide as families begin planning gatherings, purchasing sacrificial animals, and organizing travel arrangements for the holidays.
Markets and commercial areas are witnessing growing activity, particularly in livestock trading, clothing, food, and household shopping.
The Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee has officially confirmed the sighting of the Zil Hajj crescent moon in Pakistan following its key meeting held in Karachi.
The Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee has officially confirmed the sighting of the Zil Hajj crescent moon in Pakistan following its key meeting held in Karachi.
Religious scholars, meteorological experts, and committee representatives gathered to review moon sighting testimonies received from multiple parts of the country before reaching a unanimous conclusion.
The announcement officially marks the beginning of the Islamic month of Zil Hajj across Pakistan, one of the holiest and most spiritually significant months in the Islamic calendar.
Following the confirmed moon sighting, authorities announced that Eid ul Adha will be celebrated across Pakistan on 27 May.
The announcement officially sets the timeline for one of the most important religious occasions observed by Muslims worldwide.
Eid ul Adha commemorates the spirit of sacrifice, devotion, and charity, and is traditionally marked through special Eid prayers, Qurbani (animal sacrifice), distribution of meat among relatives and the underprivileged, and family gatherings.
Alongside the central meeting held in Karachi, zonal Ruet-e-Hilal committee sessions were also organized simultaneously in major cities including Lahore, Islamabad, Quetta, and Peshawar.
Local committees coordinated with regional observers, scholars, and meteorological officials to gather verified moon sighting testimonies from different provinces and remote areas.
This nationwide coordination process helps ensure a unified and credible declaration for the entire country, reducing confusion and maintaining consistency in the observance of important Islamic occasions.
Officials confirmed that multiple verified testimonies regarding the sighting of the crescent moon were received from several regions across Pakistan.
These reports were carefully examined, cross-checked, and validated before the official declaration was made by the committee.
Religious authorities emphasized that the decision followed established moon sighting procedures, combining eyewitness accounts with technical input from meteorological experts to ensure reliability and confidence in the final announcement.
With the official confirmation of the Zil Hajj moon, Pakistan joins several Muslim-majority countries around the world that are expected to observe Eid ul Adha on 27 May.
The announcement has triggered large-scale preparations nationwide as families begin planning gatherings, purchasing sacrificial animals, and organizing travel arrangements for the holidays.
Markets and commercial areas are witnessing growing activity, particularly in livestock trading, clothing, food, and household shopping.
