Zil Hajj moon sighted in Pakistan, Eid-ul-Adha to fall on May 27

Updated: 9:43 AM PKT — May 18, 2026

The chairman’s announcement was made after the Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee received testimonies from various parts of the country. This confirmed the Zilhaj moon had been sighted across Pakistan.

Updated: 9:14 AM PKT — May 18, 2026

Saudi authorities have announced strict penalties for anyone attempting to perform Hajj without an official permit. Those caught will face a 20,000 Riyal fine and a 10-year ban from the country.

Updated: 5:37 AM PKT — May 18, 2026

The moon sighting was also confirmed in Malaysia and Indonesia. Both countries will join others in the region in celebrating Eid-ul-Adha.

Updated: 3:52 AM PKT — May 18, 2026

Saudi Arabia has also confirmed the moon sighting, scheduling the Wuquf-e-Arafat for May 26. Eid-ul-Adha in the Kingdom will be observed on May 27, a date also announced by Turkey.

Updated: 11:25 PM PKT — May 17, 2026

The Zilhaj moon has also been sighted in the UAE and Oman, where Eid will similarly be celebrated on May 27. The Hajj rituals are scheduled to officially commence on May 25, one day before the key rite of Wuquf-e-Arafat.

Updated: 10:58 PM PKT — May 17, 2026

The Eid al-Adha holiday will fall on Wednesday, May 27, while the Day of Arafat will be observed on Tuesday, May 26. The final decision was made after meetings of the Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee in Karachi were supplemented by input from zonal committees convened across other major cities.

Updated: 10:38 PM PKT — May 17, 2026

The Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee convened its meeting in Karachi to make the official announcement. The decision was based on confirmed testimonies from multiple cities, including Karachi, Mardan, and Peshawar, which established May 18 as the first day of the month.

Updated: 9:57 PM PKT — May 17, 2026

The key Hajj ritual, Wuquf-e-Arafat, will be observed on May 26. The date aligns Pakistan’s celebrations with those announced in several other countries, including Saudi Arabia, Indonesia, and Malaysia.