Eid al Adha 2025 Celebrations Expected on June 7
The predicted date of June 7, 2025, for Eid al-Adha is based on scientific analysis and astronomical data, but the final confirmation will be made by the Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee. The festival is expected to be celebrated with great fervor and enthusiasm, with Muslims coming together to perform Eid prayers, sacrifice animals, and share meat with the less fortunate.
The festival of Eid al-Adha, also known as the "Festival of Sacrifice," is expected to begin on June 7, 2025, in Pakistan, based on scientific analysis and astronomical data provided by the Space and Upper Atmosphere Research Commission (Suparco). This significant holiday in Islam commemorates the story of Prophet Ibrahim's willingness to sacrifice his son in obedience to God's command.
The Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee will have the final authority to confirm the moon's sighting based on eyewitness testimonies and weather conditions. The committee has called a meeting on May 27 to determine the beginning of Zul-Hijjah, the final month of the Islamic lunar calendar, and decide on the Eid-ul-Adha date. If the moon is sighted on May 27, Eid will be observed on June 6, but if not, it will be on June 7.
The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) government has announced the early disbursement of salaries and pensions for all provincial government employees by May 30, ahead of the possible Eid-ul-Adha holidays. This decision was made due to the upcoming holiday on June 1, a Sunday. Muslims around the world celebrate Eid al-Adha with a series of spiritual and communal traditions, including Eid prayers, animal sacrifice, charity and sharing, and family gatherings.
The festival of Eid al-Adha is a time for reflection, gratitude, and unity, and is considered a powerful reminder of the pilgrimage's meaning and values. The central ritual of sacrificing an animal symbolizes the sharing of blessings, and the meat is divided among family, relatives, friends, and the less fortunate. As the date of Eid al-Adha 2025 approaches, Muslims in Pakistan and around the world are preparing to celebrate this significant holiday with their loved ones.