The Ruet-Hilal Committee will meet tomorrow in Islamabad to see the zilhaj moon, state broadcaster Pakistan radio reported.
Earlier this week, the Space Research Commission and the upper atmosphere (Supparco) issued a prediction on the mid -moon sighting for the month of Zilhaj 1446 AH, “based on scientific analysis, astronomical data and modern observation techniques.”
The statement said that the birth of the new moon for Zilhaj will occur on May 27, which means that Eidul Azha’s festive occasion will probably be held throughout Pakistan on June 7.
According Pakistan radioThe president of the Committee, Maulana Syed Muhammad Abdul Khabeer Azad, will preside over the meeting, while the Zonal Committees of Ruet-E-Hilal will also meet separately in their respective headquarters for the sighting of the Eidul Azha moon.
Celebrated on Zilhaj, Eidul Azha marks the culmination of Haj, one of the five pillars of Islam.
