Eid Ul Adha 2025 in Pakistan: Date and Celebrations
The predicted date of Eid-ul-Adha in Pakistan is June 7, 2025, although the actual date may vary depending on the sighting of the crescent moon. The festival is a significant event in the Islamic calendar, and its celebrations and traditions are an integral part of Muslim culture and identity.
Eid-ul-Adha, a significant Islamic holiday, is expected to be celebrated on June 7, 2025, in Pakistan, as predicted by the Space and Upper Atmosphere Research Commission (Suparco). The commission used scientific analysis and astronomical data to determine the sighting of the crescent moon for the month of Zilhaj 1446 AH.
The Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee will confirm the moon's sighting based on eyewitness testimonies and weather conditions. The possibility of the moon being sighted across the country is extremely low due to a short interval between sunset and moonset. In other countries, including Saudi Arabia, the UAE, and the UK, Muslims will look for the crescent moon on May 27, and Eid al-Adha will be celebrated on June 6 or 7, depending on the sighting.
Eid-ul-Adha commemorates the willingness of Prophet Ibrahim to sacrifice his son as an act of obedience to God. It is a time of reflection, spiritual renewal, and celebration, marked by various rituals and acts of devotion. Muslims will dress in their finest clothes, attend special congregational prayers, and engage in the qurbani or sacrifice of a cattle, which symbolizes selflessness and devotion to God.
The festival carries profound moral and ethical lessons, reminding Muslims of the values of sacrifice, obedience, gratitude, and caring for others. It encourages acts of charity and reinforces the importance of community, empathy, and the spirit of sharing. The festival is also a time for Muslims to come together and strengthen the bonds of friendship and kinship, exchanging greetings, visiting each other, and sharing festive meals.
As Muslims in Pakistan and around the world prepare to celebrate Eid-ul-Adha, they are reminded of the significance of this holy festival and the importance of upholding its values and traditions. With its rich history and cultural significance, Eid-ul-Adha is a time for spiritual reflection, charity, and celebration, and its impact is felt by Muslims and non-Muslims alike.