ISLAMABAD – Pakistan’s apex moon sighting committte, Central Ruet-e-Hilal, is scheduled to meet on June 7 Friday to observe the Zilhajj moon for Eid ul Adha 2024.
Ruet meeting will take place at Met Department office in Karachi, with Maulana Abdul Khabir Azad, Chairman of the Ruet-e-Hilal Committee, presiding over the session.
Met Office shared prediction for Eidul Adha to be celebrated in the country on June 17 (Monday). As per the prediction, Zilhajj moon is expected to be sighted on June 7 (Friday), leading to Eidul Azha on June 17 (Monday).
As per the Islamic lunar calendar, Eid ul-Adha falls on the 10th Dhu al-Hijja – the twelfth and final month.
The moon will rise at 5:38pm on June 6, and sunset is expected at 7:20 PM. The moon will likely be visible for 72 minutes after sunset.
Eid ul Adha, Bakra Eid, also known as Feast of Sacrifice is celebrated on 10th day of Dhul Hijjah – the final month of the Islamic calendar, following Hajj. The festivities last for three days, during which Muslims gather in mosques for prayers, typically accompanied by a sermon.
The main event of Eid ul Azha is the sacrificial ritual, or Qurbani, where faithful Muslims sacrifice animals such as goats, sheep, cows, or camels to honor the tradition of Prophet Ibrahim (A.S.).
The meat from the Qurbani sacrifice is divided into three portions: one for the family, one for relatives and friends, and the final portion for the needy.
This occasion is marked by joy, generosity, and a sense of community, highlighting the values of gratitude, charity, and compassion. It serves as a reminder of selflessness and the importance of making sacrifices for the benefit of others.
