Last Updated on: 28th September 2024, 09:57 am
The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has predicted that the moon is likely to be visible on June 7 (Friday) in the month of Zil Hajj.
According to these predictions, the first day of Eid-ul-Adha in Pakistan is expected to be on June 17.
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If the moon sighting matches these expectations, the Eid-ul-Adha festival will begin on Monday and continue till Wednesday.
The holiday usually begins a day before Eid to celebrate Arafat Day, the ninth day of Hajj. This year, Arafat Day in Pakistan is scheduled to be celebrated on Sunday.
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Since Saturday and Sunday are already non-working days for the government and private sector, Pakistanis are expected to enjoy a five-day holiday period for Eid-ul-Adha.
The government of Pakistan will give the final confirmation of the holiday after the official sighting of the moon for Zil Hajj.
