Pakistan likely to observe Eid-ul-Adha on May 27, says SUPARCO

KARACHI: The Space and Upper Atmosphere Research Commission (SUPARCO) has indicated that Eid-ul-Adha in Pakistan is likely to fall on May 27.

According to a spokesperson, the new moon on May 17 will be 18 hours and 30 minutes old at sunset, making the chances of sighting the Zilhaj moon on the evening of May 17 favorable.

The spokesperson added that the first of Zilhaj 1447 Hijri is expected to fall on Monday, May 18.

Based on these calculations, Eid-ul-Adha is likely to be observed in the country on May 27.

However, SUPARCO clarified that the final decision regarding moon sighting and the official start of Zilhaj will be taken by the Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee of Pakistan.