Eid ul Adha 2026 likely date revealed in Pakistan
Key takeaways
- Add ARY News on Google KARACHI: Astronomers have predicted that Eid-ul-Adha is likely to fall on Wednesday, May 27, ARY News reported.
- Experts state that the new moon will be born during the intervening night of May 16 and May 17 at 1:15 AM.
- However, if the moon is not sighted on May 17, the month of Dhu al-Qi’dah (Zeeqad) will complete 30 days, pushing Eid-ul-Adha to Thursday, May 28.
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Add ARY News on Google KARACHI: Astronomers have predicted that Eid-ul-Adha is likely to fall on Wednesday, May 27, ARY News reported.
Experts state that the new moon will be born during the intervening night of May 16 and May 17 at 1:15 AM. By the evening of May 17, the moon’s age will be over 18 hours. If weather conditions remain clear on that evening, the Zil-Hajj crescent is expected to be visible, making May 18 the 1st of Zil-Hajj. Consequently, Eid-ul-Adha would be celebrated on May 27.
However, if the moon is not sighted on May 17, the month of Dhu al-Qi’dah (Zeeqad) will complete 30 days, pushing Eid-ul-Adha to Thursday, May 28. The Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee will make the final decision regarding the sighting of the crescent.