KEY POINTS
- The final date will be officially confirmed by Pakistan’s Ruet-e-Hilal Committee
- In the UAE, Eidul Adha is likely to fall on June 6
ISLAMABAD: Eidul Adha is likely to be celebrated in Pakistan on Saturday, 7 June 2025, according to early predictions based on astronomical calculations.
But the final word, as always, rests with the Ruet-e-Hilal Committee, Pakistan’s official moon-sighting body.
The committee will convene closer to the date to observe the crescent moon of Dhul Hijjah, the Islamic month that culminates in Eidul Adha. Only then will the celebration be officially announced.
Meanwhile, in the United Arab Emirates, skywatchers have already marked their calendars.
The Emirates Astronomy Society forecasts that the crescent moon will appear on the evening of May 27, likely making May 28 the first day of Dhul Hijjah. If the stars align, Eidul Adha in the UAE is expected on Friday, June 6.
However, these projections, rooted in astronomical calculations, serve only as guidelines. Islamic tradition holds moon-sighting as a spiritual ritual, and Eid dates often vary across regions, depending on local sightings and atmospheric clarity.
Festival of Faith, Family, and Sacrifice
Eidul Adha is more than a date on the calendar, it is a deeply symbolic occasion, commemorating the unwavering submission of Prophet Ibrahim (A.S.), who was willing to sacrifice his beloved son at the command of Allah. In his ultimate test of faith, Prophet Ibrahim’s devotion was honoured with divine mercy.
To honour this legacy, Muslims around the world perform Qurbani — the ritual sacrifice of livestock, such as goats, sheep, cows, or camels.
But beyond the act itself lies a message of compassion: the meat is divided into three parts — one for the family, one for friends and relatives, and one for the less fortunate.
It’s a time when no table is left empty, and no soul is forgotten.
In cities and villages alike, livestock markets will soon swell with eager buyers. Children, thrilled by the arrival of their temporary four-legged companions, will name them, feed them, and sometimes even shed a tear when the time for sacrifice comes.
Tailors are rushing to complete orders, meat vendors are preparing their freezers, and mosques are delivering sermons on the spiritual meaning of Eidul Adha — a reminder that the day is not just about rituals, but reflection.
