Zil Hajj moon sighted: Eidul Azha confirmed for June 17

PESHAWAR: The Zil Hajj moon has been sighted in Pakistan, and Eidul Azha will be observed on June 17 (Monday). The Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee on Friday confirmed the moon sighting in Peshawar.

Maulana Hafiz Abdul Ghaffoor, who is leading the Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee, made the official announcement. “We have sighted the moon, and we encourage everyone to corroborate the sighting,” said Maulana Hafiz Abdul Ghaffoor.

He detailed that the moon, with an age of more than 26 hours, will remain visible for up to 77 minutes. The moon is expected to set precisely at 8:42 PM, and it will be visible in various parts of the country today.

“We extend congratulations to everyone on the sighting of the Zil Hajj moon,” expressed Maulana Hafiz Abdul Ghaffoor. He reiterated that the Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee holds the responsibility for making the formal announcement of the moon sighting.

“We will inform the central committee about the moon sighting,” he assured. “The formal announcement of the moon sighting will be made by the Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee. It is not our prerogative to make the announcement,” concluded Maulana Hafiz Abdul Ghaffoor.

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