The crescent for the month of Dhul Hijjah seen on Sunday across Pakistan.
Therefore, Monday, May 18, 2026, will be the first day of Dhul Hijjah 1447.
Eid-ul-Adha falls on the 10th day of Dhu Al Hijjah, the final month of the Islamic lunar calendar. Therefore, it will be observed on May 27, Wednesday. Consequently, Day of Arafah will be on May 26.
The announcement was made by Ruet-e-Hilal Committee Chairman Maulana Abdul Khabeer Azad, who presided over a meeting to on Sunday.
