The Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee will hold a key meeting today to observe the Dhul-Hijjah moon, which will determine the date of Eid-ul-Adha 2025 in Pakistan.
The Pakistan Space and Upper Atmosphere Research Commission (SUPARCO) has forecasted that Eid-ul-Adha 2025 is likely to fall on Saturday, June 7.
According to SUPARCO, the new moon of Dhul-Hijjah will be born on May 27, 2025, at 8:02 am (PST). However, by sunset, the moon will be only 11 hours and 34 minutes old, making it too young to be visible with the naked eye or even a telescope in most of Pakistan. So the chances of moon sighting today are very low.
SUPARCO’s assessment suggests that the crescent will not be sighted on May 27, making May 29 the likely date for 1st Dhul-Hijjah, and thus, June 7 as Eidul Adha day.
Supporting this assessment, renowned astronomer Dr Faheem Hashmi stated that moon visibility on May 27 is virtually impossible, but it will be easily visible on May 28, when the moon’s age exceeds 35 hours, making observation feasible across the country.
In contrast, moon sighting in Saudi Arabia on May 27 might be possible with telescopic aid, possibly setting Hajj on June 5 and Eid-ul-Adha on June 6 in the Kingdom.
