Pakistan to observe Eid Al Adha on June 7

The Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee announced on Tuesday that the moon of Dhu Al Hijjah was not sighted in Pakistan. As a result, Eid Al Adha will be observed on Saturday, June 7, with the first day of Dhu Al Hijjah falling on Thursday, May 29.

The announcement was made by Committee Chairman Maulana Abdul Khabeer Azad after a meeting in Islamabad’s Kohsar Block, attended by officials from the Ministry of Religious Affairs, SUPARCO, and the Meteorological Department. Zonal committees also convened in major cities including Karachi, Lahore, Quetta, and Peshawar.

SUPARCO noted that although the new moon was born on May 27, visibility on Tuesday evening was highly unlikely due to its age and cloudy skies over the capital.

What is Eid Al Adha? 

Muslims perform the annual Hajj pilgrimage during the Islamic month of Dhu Al Hijjah which culminates in celebrating Eid Al Adha on the 10th day of Hajj rituals. 

Eid Al Adha or the 'Feast of Sacrifice, is celebrated throughout the Muslim world as a commemoration of Prophet Ibrahim’s (Abraham's) willingness to sacrifice everything for God.

The festival falls on the 10th day of Dhu Al Hijjah, the twelfth and final month in the Islamic calendar.

Eid Al Adha is a time of celebration where Muslims gather for prayers at the mosque, visit family and friends, exchange gifts, and enjoy feasts. It's a time of charitable acts, remembrance, and community. However, the exact practices can vary from country to country.