ISLAMABAD (Kashmir English): The Ruet-e-Hilal Research Council has indicated a strong likelihood that Eid-ul-Azha 2026 will be observed in Pakistan on Wednesday, May 27, based on scientific calculations.
According to reports, the council has released its research findings regarding the sighting of the moon for Dhu al-Hijjah 1447 AH.
Secretary-General Khalid Ijaz Mufti stated that astronomical data suggest a high probability that the moon will be sighted in a manner that would place Eid-ul-Azha on May 27 across the country.
According to the Ruet-e-Hilal Research Council, the birth of the moon will take place on the night of May 16-17 at 1:15 am according to Pakistani time, and until sunset on May 17, the age of the moon will exceed 18 hours in most parts, which is enough for the human eye to spot the moon.
According to the report, on May 17, the period from sunset to moonset will be 55 minutes in Karachi and 63 minutes in Peshawar.
Provided that the weather remains favorable, the moon will be clearly visible on Sunday evening, which means that Dhul-Hijjah will begin on Monday, May 18, and Eid-ul-Azha 2026 will be observed on Wednesday, May 27.
In accordance with this scientific prediction, Eid-ul-Azha 2026 is expected to be observed on the same date both in Pakistan and Saudi Arabia.
However, if the crescent is not spotted on May 17 because of cloudy weather, the month of Dhul-Qa’d will have 30 days, and Eid will fall on Thursday, May 28.
It should be remembered that the ultimate announcement will be made after convening a meeting of the Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee.
