RIYADH: The first day of Zil Hajj will be observed on June 7, 2024 (Friday) in Saudi Arabia, following the sighting of the crescent moon by the kingdom’s authorities on Thursday.
According to a statement by the Saudi Supreme Court, Arafat Day will fall on Saturday, June 15, and Sunday, June 16 will mark the first day of Eid ul Adha.
According to the details, Arafat Day will occur on the ninth day of Zil Hajj, which is June 15. Likewise, the first day of the holy month will be on June 7, and Eid Al Adha will be celebrated on the 10th day of Zil Hajj.
Meanwhile, in Pakistan, the Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee is expected to sight the Zil Hajj moon on Friday, June 7.
Chief Meteorologist Sardar Sarfaraz told Private Tv Channel that the Zil Hajj moon would be born on June 6 at exactly 5:38pm.
“There are strong chances of the moon being sighted on June 7 as by then, it will be of more than 26 hours,” he added.
