World-renowned astronomers have expressed that the moon for the month of Zil-Hajj in Islam will not be observable on May 27 in Pakistan. Astronomer Dr. Faheem Hashmi reported that the new moon will not be visible on that evening. He clarified, “The moon will be just 11 hours old when it rises at sunset—a time that is deemed too young to be visible to the naked eye.”
This indicates that Zil-Hajj can begin on May 29. According to this, Eid-ul-Adha is bound to be celebrated on June 7. This will, however, be subject to the official announcement made by the moon sighting committee.
Dr. Faheem Hashmi also stated that the moon will probably be visible on May 28 rather than 27. He added, “The moon will be over 35 hours on May 28.” This raises the hopes of the moon being visible, and thus Zil-Hajj will probably start on May 29. Hence, Eid-ul-Azha may be celebrated on Saturday, June 7.
These words of Dr. Hashmi indicate a high likelihood that Eid-ul-Adha will not fall on June 6, as was previously presumed by some. Rather, owing to the moon’s age, there are greater chances that the day of Eid will be June 7.
The last dates, however, will be ascertained by the Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee after sighting of the moon in the country. In the meantime, such predictions by experts such as Dr. Faheem Hashmi provide an approximate idea of the lunar calendar.
These are crucial remarks for individuals who are getting ready to observe Eid-ul-Adha, especially those organising Qurbani and travel bookings. Nevertheless, it will be confirmed later through the official channels once the committee sits and gathers evidence from moon sightings from all over Pakistan.
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