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Suparco says Eidul Azha likely to fall on May 27
Pakistan's Ruet-i-Hilal Committee announced that Eidul Azha will fall on May 27 after the Zilhaj moon was sighted. The Pakistan Space and Upper Atmosphere Research Commission (Suparco) had earlier forecast the date based on astronomical parameters, noting favorable conditions for crescent sighting.
The Ruet-i-Hilal Committee has announced that Eidul Azha will be celebrated on May 27, following the sighting of the Zilhaj moon. The announcement came after the committee convened in Karachi, with zonal committees meeting in Islamabad, Lahore, and Peshawar. The decision aligns with a forecast by the Pakistan Space and Upper Atmosphere Research Commission (Suparco), which had predicted the festival date based on astronomical calculations.
Coverage Comparison
Reports from Dawn, Pakistan's leading English-language daily, covered the announcement with consistent factual details. One report focused on the Ruet-i-Hilal Committee's official decision, while another highlighted Suparco's forecast and the committee's procedural role. A third report, published earlier, detailed the committee's meeting and the chairman's initial remarks, which were cautious before testimonies were received.
Key Claims
The Central Ruet-i-Hilal Committee confirmed the Zilhaj moon sighting, leading to the announcement that Eidul Azha falls on May 27.
Suparco had forecast that the new moon of Zilhajj 1447 AH would be born on May 17 at 1:01am, with the crescent likely visible that evening.
The committee's chairman, Maulana Abdul Khabeer Azad, noted during the meeting that no testimonies had been received by early evening but expressed that there were "ample chances" of sighting.
Suparco's statement emphasized that the final decision rests with the Central Ruet-i-Hilal Committee, the sole authority for declaring Islamic months in Pakistan.
Perspectives
The Ruet-i-Hilal Committee's decision reflects its reliance on credible witness testimonies and verified observations, as per its mandate. Suparco's forecast provides scientific backing, estimating the moon's age at sunset on May 17 at approximately 18 hours and 30 minutes, with a 60-minute interval between sunset and moonset along the coastal belt. These parameters were deemed favorable for sighting, subject to clear weather. The alignment between astronomical prediction and the committee's confirmation underscores the interplay between science and tradition in Pakistan's religious calendar.
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Dawn
Framing: Announcement of Eidul Azha — Informative
Facts Included:
Ruet-i-Hilal Committee announced Eidul Azha on May 27
Zilhaj moon was sighted
Committee met in Karachi
Suparco forecast Eidul Azha on May 27
New moon of Zilhajj 1447 AH expected to be born on May 17
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ClaimThe Ruet-i-Hilal Committee announced that the Zilhaj moon had been sighted and Eidul Azha will be celebrated on May 27.
ClaimThe Central Ruet-i-Hilal Committee is the sole competent authority to announce the beginning of Islamic months on credible witness testimonies and verified observations from across the country.
ClaimThe new moon of Zilhajj 1447 AH is expected to be born on May 17 at 1:01am, and at sunset the same day, the age of the new moon would be approximately 18 hours and 30 minutes.
ClaimBased on astronomical parameters, the chances of sighting the Zilhajj crescent on the evening of May 17 are considered favourable, subject to clear weather conditions and visibility near the horizon.
ClaimRuet-e-Hilal Committee Chairman Maulana Abdul Khabeer Azad said no moon sighting testimonies had been received so far, but there were ample chances of the moon being sighted.