Ruet-e-Hilal Committee to Meet for Zil-Hajj Moon Sighting
The Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee is scheduled to meet in Karachi today to sight the moon for the month of Zil-Hajj. The sighting will determine the date for Eid-ul-Adha. Zonal committees will also convene in their respective areas to witness the moon. According to astronomical predictions, there is a strong possibility that the moon will be sighted today.
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Updated: 4:18 PM PKT — May 17, 2026
In addition to zonal committees, district committees will also convene across the country to participate in the sighting. In preparation for the religious festival, cattle markets have been established in various cities, including Lahore and Peshawar.
Updated: 1:57 PM PKT — May 17, 2026
According to astronomical experts, the moon’s age at sunset will be sufficient for it to be visible. In a related development, Saudi Arabia is also holding its moon sighting session on the same day. The final announcement will be made based on witness testimonies gathered by the committee.
Updated: 12:35 PM PKT — May 17, 2026
Pakistan’s space agency, SPARCO, has predicted that the moon is likely to be sighted on the evening of May 17. Based on this prediction, Eid-ul-Adha is expected to fall on May 27.
