Eid-ul-Adha 2025: Final Date to Be Confirmed on May 27 by Ruet-e-Hilal Committee

The Ministry of Religious Affairs in Pakistan has officially announced that the final decision about the date of Eid-ul-Adha will be made on Monday, May 27, 2025. This decision will come after an important meeting of the Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee, which is responsible for sighting the new moon that begins the Islamic month of Zil Hajj.

The committee will meet at the Kohsar Block in Islamabad on the evening of 29th Zul Qadah, which is the 29th day of the current Islamic month. This is the day when people usually try to spot the new moon for the upcoming month. The meeting will be led by Maulana Abdul Khabir Azad, the chairman of the Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee. He and other religious scholars will look for the crescent moon (hilal) that marks the start of Zil Hajj.

At the same time, zonal moon-sighting committees will hold meetings in other cities across Pakistan. These meetings will take place at the provincial headquarters in cities such as Lahore, Karachi, Peshawar, and Quetta. Each zonal committee will gather moon sighting reports from their local areas. All this information will be sent to the central committee in Islamabad to help make the final decision.

What Happens If the Moon Is Seen or Not Seen?

According to the Ministry, if the moon is sighted on May 27, then the month of Zil Hajj will begin on Tuesday, May 28, and Eid-ul-Adha will be celebrated on Thursday, June 6.

However, if the moon is not visible on May 27, then the month of Zil Hajj will start on Wednesday, May 29, and Eid-ul-Adha will be observed on Friday, June 7 instead.

This method of deciding Eid dates is followed because Islamic months are based on the lunar calendar, not the solar calendar. Each month begins when the new crescent moon is sighted, which is why moon sighting is so important in Islam.

What Do Experts Say About the Moon Sighting?

While the final decision will be made by the Ruet-e-Hilal Committee, astronomical experts have shared their own predictions. According to scientists and weather experts, the Zil Hajj moon is more likely to be seen on Tuesday, May 28, instead of Monday, May 27. This means there is a higher chance that Eid-ul-Adha will be held on Friday, June 7, in most parts of Pakistan.

However, the official date will only be announced after the committee finishes its meeting on the evening of May 27. Religious leaders will listen to reports from all parts of the country and make a careful decision.

Why Is Eid-ul-Adha Important?

Eid-ul-Adha, also known as the Festival of Sacrifice, is one of the most important Islamic festivals. It commemorates the willingness of Prophet Ibrahim (AS) to sacrifice his son as an act of obedience to Allah. Instead, Allah replaced his son with a ram, and Muslims around the world remember this event by offering animal sacrifices such as goats, cows, or camels.

The festival also includes special prayers, giving charity to the poor, and sharing meat with family, friends, and those in need. That’s why many people need to know the exact Eid date in advance — to prepare for the Qurbani (sacrifice), buy animals, and make travel plans.

In Summary

• The Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee will meet on May 27, 2025, to look for the Zil Hajj moon.
• If the moon is seen on May 27, Eid-ul-Adha will be on Thursday, June 6.
• If the moon is not seen, Eid will be on Friday, June 7.
• Astronomers believe the moon is more likely to appear on May 28, so June 7 is a stronger possibility.
• The final decision will be officially announced by the Ruet-e-Hilal Committee after their meeting.

Stay tuned for the official moon sighting announcement, which will confirm the exact day of Eid-ul-Adha in Pakistan.

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