Eidul Adha 2024: Saudi Arabia to sit for Zil Hajj Moon sighting today

Saudi Arabia has called for the sighting of the Zil Hajj moon on Thursday evening. The Kingdom’s Supreme Court urged residents on Wednesday to look for the crescent moon on June 6.

The court emphasized that the sighting could be done with or without binoculars, as reported by Al Arabiya.

Those who spot the moon are requested to report their sighting to the nearest court to register their testimony.

The Supreme Court expressed its hope that capable individuals will join regional committees dedicated to moon sighting. Participation in these efforts is seen as beneficial to the Muslim community, according to the Saudi Press Agency.

Meanwhile, in Pakistan, the Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee is set to sight the Zil Hajj moon on Friday, June 7.

Chief Meteorologist Sardar Sarfaraz informed that the moon would be born on June 6 at precisely 5:38 PM.

Sarfaraz mentioned that there are strong chances of sighting the moon on June 7, as it will be more than 26 hours old by then.

Confirming the sighting of the moon will help in determining the date of Eid ul Adha, which is expected to be on June 17.

The sighting of the Zil Hajj moon is a significant event for Muslims, as it sets the Islamic calendar and marks important religious observances. Saudi Arabia’s call for moon sighting reflects the unity and communal effort in observing Islamic traditions.

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