Ruet-e-Hilal Committee to sight Zil Hajj moon today

The Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee of Pakistan will meet later today to sight the moon of Zil Hajj in Karachi as the people across the country gear up for Eid ul Adha. 

The moon sighting committee will be chaired by Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee Chairman Maulana Abdul Khabeer Azad, while sub-committees will also meet in there respective areas to gather testimonies. 

Eid ul Adha falls on the tenth day of Zil Hajj, which also marks the Hajj pilgrimmage, and Muslims in Pakistan are expected to celebrate the occassion on June 17, as the moon will likely be sighted today. 

Saudi Arabia and other Gulf countries marked the beginning of lunar month, which is the last month in Muslim calender yesterday (June 6). 

As per Chief Meteorologist Sardar Sarfaraz, Zil Hajj new moon was born on Thursday evening and there are “strong chances” of the crescent being sighted today evening. 

With Eid ul Adha just around the corner, cattle markets have been set up in different areas for people to purchase cows, goats, sheep, or camels for sacrifice.