The Pakistan Area and Higher Environment Analysis Fee (SPARCO) has forecast a possible sighting of the moon marking the start of the Islamic month of Zilhajj on Might 17, suggesting that Eidul Adha might fall on Might 27 within the nation.
In an announcement, Pakistan’s house company stated that the brand new moon of Zilhajj 1447 Hijri is anticipated to be born at 1:01 am Pakistan Normal Time on Might 17, 2026.
The company stated the moon’s age at sundown on Might 17 could be roughly 18 hours and half-hour, whereas the time distinction between sundown and moonset in Pakistan’s coastal areas was anticipated to be round 60 minutes.
Primarily based on these astronomical parameters, SPARCO stated the possibilities of sighting the Zilhajj moon on the night of Might 17 had been thought of beneficial, supplied climate circumstances remained clear and visibility close to the horizon was good.
The company stated the primary day of Zilhajj was anticipated to fall on Monday, Might 18, marking the tip of the Islamic month of Ziqad.
SPARCO added that Eidul Adha was more likely to be noticed on Might 27.
Nevertheless, the company famous that the ultimate choice concerning the sighting of the Zilhajj moon and the start of the brand new Islamic month could be made by Pakistan’s Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee based mostly on credible testimonies and verified observations obtained from throughout the nation.
