Eid ul Adha 2026 Pakistan date announced by Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee after official Zilhaj moon sighting

The uncertainty is over. The Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee has officially confirmed the date of Eid ul Adha 2026 Pakistan following the sighting of the Zilhaj moon. The committee relied on both scientific data and physical moon sighting reports from across the country before making the final announcement. Moreover, the confirmation came earlier than many expected, giving Pakistanis plenty of time to plan ahead.

With 1st Zil Hajj now confirmed as Monday, 18 May 2026, the Islamic calendar calculation puts Eid ul Adha firmly on Wednesday, 27 May 2026. Furthermore, the Day of Arafah, one of the most significant days in the Islamic calendar, falls on Tuesday, 26 May 2026. That is the 9th of Zil Hajj, the day before Eid. Therefore, both dates now carry full official confirmation from the committee.

The Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee holds sole authority over moon sighting announcements in Pakistan. Its process combines traditional testimony with modern astronomical data. Therefore, its word on the matter is final. Finally, with the date now set, Pakistanis across the country can plan their Eid ul Adha celebrations with complete confidence.