WEB DESK: The Meteorological Department has forecasted a strong possibility of sighting the Zul-Hajj moon on Friday, June 7.
If these predictions hold, Eid-ul-Azha will be celebrated on Monday, June 17.
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According to a report from Al-Arabiya, the International Astronomy Center has stated that Islamic countries are likely to witness the Zul-Hajj moon on Friday, June 7. If the moon is sighted, the first day of Zul-Hajj will be on June 8. If not, Zul-Hajj will begin on Sunday, June 9, which means Eid-ul-Azha will fall on either Monday, June 17, or Tuesday, June 18.
In Pakistan, the final announcement regarding the date of meaty Eid will be made by the central Moon Sighting Committee following the sighting of the Zul-Hajj moon.
