KARACHI: Eidul Azha is likely to be celebrated across Pakistan on June 7, according to the Space and Upper Atmosphere Researeh Commission (Suparco), Dawn.com reported.

The commission said prediction for the sighting of the crescent moon for Zilhaj is `based on scientific analysis, astronomical data, and modern observational techniques`.

As per astronomical models, the birth of the new moon for Zilhaj will occur on May 27 at 8:02pm, Suparco added.

The scientific analysis for May 27, 2025 in Pakistan indicates the age of the moon at sunset will be approximately 11 hours and 34 minutes.

`Even under the most optimal weather conditions, the possibility of the moon being sighted across the country is extremely low, as there will only be a 37-minute interval between sunset and moonset,` it added.

The commission said 1st Zilhaj is expected to fall on May 29. Therefore, Eidul Azha will be celebrated on June 7.

It added that the Central Ruet-i-Hilal Committee holds the final authority to confirm the moon`s sighting based on eyewitness testimonies and weather conditions.Dawn Report