The Islamic month of Zilhajj is an auspicious time for Muslims worldwide. In Pakistan, the sighting of the Zilhaj ka Chand(moon) marks the beginning of this holy month. The anticipated date for the sighting of the Zilhajj moon in Pakistan is likely to be Monday, 19th June 2023. Consequently, the first day of Zilhajj 2023 in Pakistan will be observed on Tuesday, 20th June. Furthermore, the highly anticipated Eid-ul-Adha 2023 will be celebrated on Thursday, 29th June, marking the 10th day of Zilhajj.
Zil Hajj Chand 2023 Pakistan – 1st Zilhaj Moon Sighting Date
The process of sighting the Zilhaj moon involves members of various districts and committees convening at their respective offices. The final decision regarding the moon sighting is announced by the committee chairman, Maulana Abdul Khabir Azad. As the chairman of the Central Ruet-e-Hilal committee, Maulana Abdul Khabir Azad holds the authority to officially declare the sighting of the Zilhaj moon in Pakistan.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Sighting of Zilhajj moon | Monday, 19th June |
| First Zil Hajj Ka Chand 2023 | Tuesday, 20th June |
| Eid-ul-Adha 2023 celebration | Thursday, 29th June |
| 10th day of Zilhajj | Thursday, 29th June |
The Pakistan Meteorological Department’s Forecast
According to the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD), there is a higher probability of sighting the new moon of Zilhajj 1444 Hijri on the evening of 19th June, the 29th of Ziquad. The Met Office has issued a statement stating that the new moon of Zilhajj 2023 will be born at 09:37 Pakistan Standard Time (PST) on 18th June, crossing the conjunction point. Consequently, based on astronomical parameters, the Zil Hajj Ka Chand 2023 is expected to be sighted on the eve of Monday, 19th June. Therefore, the 1st Zilhajj in Pakistan will fall on Tuesday, 20th June.
The Significance of the Zil Hajj ka Chand 2023
Zilhajj is the twelfth and final month of the Islamic calendar. It holds immense importance for Muslims due to the performance of the Hajj and the celebration of the Festival of the Sacrifice, known as Eid-ul-Adha. This month commemorates the story of Hazrat Ibrahim (AS) who dreamt that God ordered him to sacrifice his only son, Hazrat Ismail (AS).
During the month of Zilhajj, Muslim pilgrims from around the world gather in Mecca to perform Hajj and visit the Kaaba. The Hajj pilgrimage takes place on the eighth, ninth, and tenth days of Zilhajj. The Day of Arafah, a crucial element of Hajj, occurs on the ninth day of the month.