Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee is scheduled to meet today in Karachi to sight moon for Zilhajj. Zonal meetings will also take place in provincial capitals and Islamabad, starting 30 minutes before Maghrib prayer. This is to ensure a coordinated effort in moon sighting across the country.
Maulana Abdul Khabir Azad, Chairman Ruet-e-Hilal Committee, will lead the meeting.
Earlier, on June 3, an official from Ruet-e-Hilal Research Council made a prediction about moon sighting for Eid-ul-Azha. Khalid Ijaz Mufti, Secretary General of council, predicted that moon would likely be visible on June 7. According to him, moon will born on June 6 at 5:38 PM. By evening of June 7, moon will be 25 hours old, making it likely to be seen. He expects Eid-ul-Azha to be celebrated on Monday, June 17.
Eid-ul-Azha Will be Celebrate on June 16
In Saudi Arabia, crescent moon marking the start of Zilhajj has already been sighted, as announced by Saudi Supreme Court on Thursday. According to their official statement, first day of Zilhajj will be observed on Friday, June 7. This also means Arafat Day, a significant day in Hajj pilgrimage, will be on Saturday, June 15. Following this, Eid-ul-Azha, festival of sacrifice, will be celebrated on Sunday, June 16.
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Gulf News reported this announcement, confirming the key Islamic calendar dates. According to Saudi authorities, this sighting aligns with lunar calculations. Arafat Day is on 9th day of Zilhajj, and Eid-ul-Azha is on 10th day.
Moreover, this synchronized observation of moon plays a crucial role in unifying the Muslim community’s religious practices. It also ensures that significant events like Hajj and Eid-ul-Azha are celebrated together, reflecting unity in their faith. Efforts of Ruet-e-Hilal Committee and similar bodies worldwide help maintain this tradition.
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