Pakistan will celebrate Eid ul Adha on June 17, 2024 Monday as Zill Hajj moon has been sighted on Friday.
Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee in Karachi has announced the sighting of the Zil Hajj moon, indicating that Eid ul Adha will be celebrated in Pakistan on June 17. The committee, chaired by Maulana Abdul Khabeer Azad, made the announcement after meeting with members from central and zonal committees, as well as representatives from SUPARCO, the Met Office, and the Ministry of Religious Affairs.
Eid ul Adha falls on the tenth day of Zil Hajj, coinciding with the Hajj pilgrimage.
Zill Hajj is final month of the Islamic calendar, during which the Hajj pilgrimage occurs, and 10th day of this month is celebrated as Eid ul-Adha in Pakistan and across the globe.
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Ruet body members holds a press conference after sunset and the final decision was announced after consultation. Maulana Khabir Azad told media that there were wide chances of moon sighting today, he further urged people to sight crescent.
Zil Hajj Moon Sighted in Peshawar
Eid ul Adha is slated to be celebrated on June 17, 2024 as Zil Hajj moon was sighted in Peshawar on Friday.
Zonal Sighting of the Crescent Committee has confirmed the sighting of the Zil Hajj moon in Peshawar during their meeting on Friday. This marks the beginning of the Islamic month of Zul-Hijjah, which includes the celebration of Eid al-Adha.
The Zonal Committee has verified the sighting, but the official announcement will be made by the Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee, which is the authoritative body for moon sighting declarations in Pakistan.
Zonal Committee spokesperson said they have received credible reports of the moon sighting from various parts of Peshawar, and parts of KP.
When is Eid ul Azha
The exact date of Eid ul Azha depends on the moon sighting and will be announced on Friday.
In Pakistan and around the world, the religious festival is celebrated with great enthusiasm, beginning with the Eid prayer. A central tradition of the festival is the Qurbani, or animal sacrifice, typically involving a goat, sheep, cow, or camel. This act commemorates Hazrat Ibrahim’s (A.S) willingness to sacrifice his son in obedience to Allah SWT.
The meat from the sacrificed animal is divided into three parts: one-third is kept by the family who performed the sacrifice, one-third is given to relatives and friends, and the final third is distributed to the poor and needy.
During this major festival, families and friends gather to share meals, exchange gifts, and enjoy social activities. The festive atmosphere lasts for several days, with people visiting each other’s homes and participating in community events.
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