Eid-ul Azha 2026 Moon Sighting in Pakistan Updates

Pakistan’s moon-sighting body, Ruet-e-Hilal Committee, is preparing for decisive session to observe Zil Hajj crescent, which will determine the beginning of the final Islamic month and set the official dates for Eid ul Azha 2026. The meeting is being held with nationwide coordination, as religious and scientific bodies closely monitor sky conditions and astronomical data. Ruet-e-Hilal Meetings Updates Simultaneous meetings are taking place in Karachi and all provincial capitals as the Ruet-e-Hilal Committee gathers to review testimonies of moon sighting from across the country. Zonal and district-level committees are also actively engaged at designated locations, collecting reports and forwarding evidence from different regions for verification. The entire process is being overseen by Maulana Abdul Khabir Azad, Chairman of the Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee. After reviewing all submissions, an official announcement will be made confirming whether the Zil Hajj moon has been sighted or not, which will determine the start of the Islamic month. Preliminary expectations suggest that 1st Zil Hajj 1446 AH may begin on May 27, depending on the final decision of the committee. With generally clear and sunny weather conditions expected in many regions, officials believe moon visibility could be favorable, increasing anticipation nationwide. SUPARCO Predictions for Eid ul Azha 2026 Pakistan Space and Upper Atmosphere Research Commission (SUPARCO) has released detailed astronomical predictions indicating that the Zil Hajj crescent is expected to become visible on May 17, 2026. According to SUPARCO, the new moon of Zilhajj 1447 AH will be born at 1:01 AM on May 17. By sunset the same day, the moon’s age will be approximately 18 hours and 30 minutes. The agency also estimates a 60-minute gap between sunset and moonset along Pakistan’s coastal regions. Based on these calculations, SUPARCO considers the chances of sighting the crescent on the evening of May 17 to be favorable, prov