{"id":45428,"date":"2025-05-27T16:28:38","date_gmt":"2025-05-27T11:28:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/voiceofkp.org\/en\/?p=45428"},"modified":"2025-05-27T16:28:38","modified_gmt":"2025-05-27T11:28:38","slug":"central-ruet-e-hilal-committee-to-meet-today-for-zil-hajj-moon-sighting","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/voiceofkp.org\/en\/central-ruet-e-hilal-committee-to-meet-today-for-zil-hajj-moon-sighting\/","title":{"rendered":"Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee to meet today for Zil-Hajj moon sighting"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"ng-star-inserted\"><span class=\"ng-star-inserted\">The Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee of Pakistan is scheduled to convene in Islamabad today for the sighting of the Zil Hajj moon, which will determine the date for Eid-ul-Adha in the country.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"ng-star-inserted\"><span class=\"ng-star-inserted\">However, the Space and Upper Atmosphere Research Commission (SUPARCO) has indicated a very low probability of the moon being sighted this evening. According to SUPARCO, the moon&#8217;s age at sunset on May 27th will be approximately 11 hours, making its visibility unlikely.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"ng-star-inserted\"><span class=\"ng-star-inserted\">Based on this assessment, SUPARCO anticipates that the first day of Zil Hajj is likely to be observed on May 29th. Consequently, Eid-ul-Adha in Pakistan could potentially fall on June 7th.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"ng-star-inserted\"><span class=\"ng-star-inserted\">Simultaneously, Saudi Arabia will also hold its moon sighting meeting today. Astronomers in Saudi Arabia, along with the astronomical center in the United Arab Emirates, have suggested a likelihood of the Zil Hajj moon being visible in their respective regions this evening. If the moon is sighted, Eid-ul-Adha in the UAE could be celebrated on June 6th. 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