The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) announced that Eid ul Adha 2024 is expected to be observed on Monday, June 17. According to the PMD’s Climate Data Processing Centre, the crescent moon for Dhul-Hijjah is anticipated to be born on June 6 at 5:38 PM.

The PMD provided specific details regarding the moon’s visibility. In Karachi, the moon will be 26 hours and 8 minutes old at sunset, with a visibility duration expected to be 72 minutes after sunset. Despite these scientific predictions, the final decision on the moon sighting will be made by the Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee.

Eid ul Adha Holidays in Pakistan 2024 Schedule

The official holiday calendar for 2024 has set June 17 to 19 as the Eid ul Adha holidays. Since government offices are usually closed on weekends, the holiday period will effectively begin on Saturday, June 15.

If Eid ul Adha is officially confirmed for June 18, the federal government is expected to adjust the holiday schedule accordingly. A formal notification detailing any changes to the holiday dates will be issued by the federal government in the days leading up to Eid ul Adha.

Eid Ul Adha 2024 in Pakistan

-Eid ul Adha Date: Expected on June 17, 2024.

-Moon Sighting: The Crescent moon to born on June 6, visibility in Karachi expected to be 72 minutes after sunset.

-Holiday Schedule: June 17 to 19, potentially starting from June 15 due to the weekend.