The Zil Hajj crescent moon has been sighted in Saudi Arabia, as the Eid-ul-Azha 2025 will fall on June 6.
Accordingly, Eid Al Adha 2025 will be observed on Friday, June 6, as it always falls on the 10th day of Dhu Al Hijjah. And, the Arafat Day will be observed on Thursday, June 5.
According to the official X page of Haramain in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, the experts had completed preparations earlier today to search for the crescent of Zil Hajj on May 27.
Muslims across the world are gathering to observe and scan the sky to look for the crescent moon, which would mark the beginning of the new month of Zil Hajj 2025.
If the moon is Zil Hajj moon is sighted in Saudi Arabia today, then the first day of Eid-ul-Azha 2025 will fall on June 6.
If the moon is Zil Hajj moon is sighted in Saudi Arabia on May 28 (tomorrow), then the first day of Eid-ul-Azha 2025 will fall on June 7.
Read more: Public holiday on May 28 update : schools to remain open on Youm-e-Takbeer
Punjab Minister for Information, Azma Bukhari, on Tuesday, revealed that the nation will observe a public holiday on May 28 (Tuesday); however, some public schools will remain open tomorrow.
The provincial minister has announced that summer vacations have commenced in all schools across Punjab province.
While there is a public holiday on May 28 (tomorrow), some public schools will remain open for two hours across the province to commemorate Youm-e-Takbeer.
According to the notification issued by the School Education Department, special programs will be conducted, including national songs, speeches, and anthems, to pay tribute to Youm-e-Takbeer, marking the occasion when Pakistan became a nuclear power.
It merits a mention that following Pakistan’s decisive victory against Indian aggression and imposed war, the nation will celebrate Youm-e-Takbeer with passion and zeal.
