ISLAMABAD: The central moon sighting committee of Pakistan is scheduled to convene on June 19 (Monday) to sight the moon of Zilhaj, the 12th month of the Islamic calendar. Chaired by Maulana Abdul Khabir Azad, the meeting will take place at the meteorological department office in Karachi, and the official announcement regarding the sighting of the moon will be made thereafter.
Simultaneously, zonal committees in Lahore, Peshawar, Quetta, and Islamabad will also gather for the moon sighting process.
Zilhaj Likely to Commence on June 20 in Pakistan
According to the Climate Data Processing Center (CDPC), the Zilhaj moon is anticipated to be visible in Pakistan on June 19, potentially indicating that Eidul Azha, also known as the Feast of Sacrifice, will be observed on June 29 (Thursday) in the country.
The CDPC’s report reveals that the Zilhaj moon is expected to be born on June 18 at 9:37 PM. It is highly likely that the month of Zilhaj will commence on June 20. However, the final announcement regarding the beginning of Zilhaj and the exact date of Eidul Azha will be made by the central moon sighting committee after the meeting.
