Eidul Adha likely to be celebrated on June 7

In UAE, Eidul Adha is expected on June 6, according to the Emirates Astronomy Society.

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Eidul Adha is expected to be observed in Pakistan on June 7, as astronomical calculations indicate no chance of sighting the Zilhajj moon on May 27. Renowned astronomer Dr Faheem Hashmi stated that the moon will be only 11 hours old at sunset on May 27, making it too young to be visible from anywhere in Pakistan.

However, he predicted that the crescent is likely to be seen on May 28, which would mark the first day of Zilhajj and set June 7 as the likely date for Eidul Adha. “The moon will be over 35 hours old on May 28, significantly increasing the chances of sighting,” Dr Hashmi added.

Meanwhile, in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Eidul Adha is expected on June 6, according to the Emirates Astronomy Society.

Its chairman, Ibrahim Al Jarwan, said the crescent will appear at 7:02 am UAE time on May 27 and will remain visible for approximately 38 minutes after sunset, supporting a likely sighting on the same evening.

According to Gulf News, if the moon is sighted on May 27 in the UAE, May 28 will mark the beginning of Zilhajj, the final month of the Islamic lunar calendar.