ISLAMABAD – Eid ul Adha is slated to be celebrated on June 17, 2024 as Zil Hajj moon has been 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.