The anticipation for Eid ul Adha 2024 in Pakistan mounts as the Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee prepares to convene today, June 7, to sight the Zil Hajj crescent. This moon sighting will determine the exact date for the upcoming Eid celebration.
Chairman Maulana Abdul Khabeer Azad will lead the Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee’s crucial meeting in Karachi. The committee’s decision will set the date for Eid ul Adha, a significant Islamic festival observed on the 10th of Zil Hajj.
Eid ul Adha 2024: Possible Dates and Predictions
The Met Office forecasted that the Zil Hajj moon likely to sight on June 7, leading to Eid ul Adha celebrated on June 17, a Monday. According to the Islamic lunar calendar, this festival falls on the 10th Dhu al-Hijja, marking the final month of the Islamic year.
Zil Hajj Moon in Pakistan Timings 2024
Based on astronomical calculations, the moon will rise at 5:38 PM on June 6, with sunset at 7:20 PM. The moon expected to be visible for about 72 minutes post-sunset, which supports the likelihood of a moon sighting today.
The federal holiday calendar for 2024 currently lists the Eid ul Adha 2024 holidays from June 17 to June 19. However, government offices may start observing holidays from June 15, given the usual weekend closures. If the moon sighting confirms Eid on June 18 instead, the holiday schedule might adjusted accordingly. The federal government will release an official notification confirming the holiday dates closer to the festival.
Stay tuned to HW news for the outcome of today’s Ruet-e-Hilal Committee meeting, which will play a pivotal role in finalizing the Eid ul Adha 2024 dates. Keep an eye on official announcements to plan your celebrations and holiday schedule.
