Zilhaj moon not sighted in Pakistan, Eidul Azha to be observed on Aug01

Zilhaj moon not sighted in Pakistan so nation will celebrate Eidul Azha on Aug01, 2020 in the country.

Central Ruet-e-Hilal or Moon Sighting Committee Chairman Mufti Muneebur Rehman made this announcement on Tuesday evening.

Zilhaj moon not sighted in Pakistan

Earlier, the central moon-sighting committee and other zonal committees in all provincial capitals of the country held their meetings.

Later, the religious affairs ministry also notified that the Zilhaj moon not sighted; hence 1st Zilhaj, 1441AH would commence from July 23.

In June, Science and Technology Minister Fawad Chaudhry had stated the nation will celebrate Eidul Azha on July 31.

In a tweet, the minister said the Zilhaj moon would be visible over Karachi and nearby areas on July 21.

“The Ruet app may also be used to ascertain the exact location of the moon,” Chaudhry had said.

However, the minister’s prediction came untrue.